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Doha 2020 Fencing Grand Prix Schedule, Dates, Match Timings and Venues
- Updated: January 6, 2020
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The 2020 Doha Fencing Grand Prix is slated to be held on the 26th of January, 2020 and is a mega event that will draw lovers of this sport in great numbers. This event is one of the most eagerly awaited ones on the international sporting calendar and represents a major kick-off to 2020 for fans!
History of Fencing in Doha
The 2020 Doha Fencing Grand Prix has its inception in the activities of the Qatar Fencing Federation. This organization was founded on the 20th of December, 2000, in accordance with the pressing demand for inclusion of Fencing, the Olympic Sport, in Qatar. The usage of swords, in fact, harks back all the way to the Bronze Age and in the Middle Ages, swords were heavier in order to balance out heavy battle armor worn by warriors. The evolution of swords through decades has seen them become lighter and hence swordsmen are required to be more skilful in their handling, particularly when they turn to fencing, one of the most celebrated global sports and arts.
Fencing has been included in the Modern Olympic Games ever since the year 1896 and women’s events were included in the year 1924. The number of registered fencers in Qatar has already crossed 100 a long time back due to the positive initiatives of the Association, spearheaded by founding President Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. The Qatar Fencing Association has already taken part in the Fencing World Championships with distinction along with the Asian Games.
Doha Fencing Grand Prix 2020 Information
The 2020 Doha Fencing Grand Prix will be taking place at the Aspire Dome over 3 days in thrilling contests for determining the best female and male sword players. Doha is the first of three Grand Prix events in the series prior to Cali (COL) and Budapest (HUN). Competing athletes at this event will attempt to qualify for a place in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
The event will witness participation from more than 350 athletes who will be representing approximately 150 countries. The Aspire Dome is located at the Aspire Zone which falls under the Metro Gold Line: Sport City network.
Fencing Grand Prix 2020 Doha Schedule
- Day 1: 24 January (Friday) – Full Day Female and Male Qualification with Free Access.
- Day 2: 25 January (Saturday) – Full Day Male and Female Qualification with Free Access
- Day 3: 26 January (Sunday) – 6 PM onwards- Men & Women Finals
Prices for General Seats will be 40 -QAR and VIP seats will come for 100
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