Fencing Confederation of Asia

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The Asian Fencing Confederation (AFC) or Fencing Confederation of Asia (FCA) is an international body created in 1988, charged with the promotion and development of fencing in Asia. [1] It organises the Asian Fencing Championships annually, in all levels: seniors, juniors and cadet, under 23 and veterans. [2]

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Colonel Houshmand Almasi, President of the Iranian Fencing Federation, was the first president of the organisation. [3]

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References

  1. "Fencing Confederation of Asia - UIA Yearbook Profile". www.uia.org. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
  2. "Fencing Confederation of Asia - FEDERATION OF FENCING OF UZBEKISTAN". www.fencing.uz. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
  3. "Fencing Confederation of Asia". www.asianfencing.com. Retrieved 15 October 2019.