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Aspire Academy hosts international fencing camp with athletes from seven nations

<p>Doha, Qatar: Aspire Academy successfully concluded its International Fencing Camp 2026, bringing together 66 athletes and coaches from seven countries for an intensive week of training, competition and knowledge exchange.</p> <p>Held from August 23 to 29, the camp gathered participants from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Greece, Thailand and Argentina. The programme featured…

Aspire Academy hosts international fencing camp with athletes from seven nations

Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar, concluded its International Fencing Camp 2026, hosting 66 athletes and coaches from seven nations for an intensive week of training and competition. The camp, held from August 23 to 29, featured 12 sessions totaling 36 hours of training, supported by a coaching staff of 16. Athletes from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Malaysia, Greece, Thailand, and Argentina competed across under-17, under-20, and senior age groups, with the primary objectives of preparing fencers for the upcoming sports season and Asian Games, showcasing Qatar's progress in fencing, sharing expertise with international partners, and providing valuable competitive experience.

The event took place at Aspire Academy's state-of-the-art facilities, where athletes engaged in rigorous training under the guidance of local and visiting coaches.

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