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Fencing variation for disabled athletes
Wheelchair fencing is a version of
fencing for athletes with a disability. Wheelchair fencing is governed by the
International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation that is a
federation of the
International Paralympic Committee, and is one of the sports in the
Summer Paralympic Games. The Paralympic games take place every 4 years in different
countries.
Classification
- class A (athletes with full trunk movement and good balance)
- class B (athletes with no leg movement and impaired trunk and balance functions)
- class C (athletes with a disability in all four limbs, not included in the
Paralympic games program)
Events
Paralympic Games
World Championships
European Championships
See also
References
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