Iran Finishes 8th in Fencing World Cup


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran sabre team came eighth in the Fencing World Cup held in Warsaw, Poland on Sunday.

Iran defeated Chile 45-20 in the Round of 32.

The Iranian team beat USA 45-39 in Round of 16 but lost to Italy 45-39 in the quarter-final.

France won the title after defeating Korea 45-43.

Bronze medal went to Russia fencing team.

Overall Rankings:
1- France 64 points
2- Korea 52 points
3- Russia 40 points
4- Italy 36 points
5- Romania 32 points
6- Germany 30 points
7- Belarus 28 points
8- Iran 26 points