At a recent meeting with the FIE Athletes Commission, held in the context of discussions on the FIE strategic plan and our ongoing collaboration, athletes brought to our attention the spread of misinformation within the fencing community.
This misinformation pertains to the relationship between the FIE and the International Olympic Committee.
We wish to assure the global fencing community that the FIE has not received any message, notification, formal or informal correspondence from the International Olympic Committee, regarding:
In general, any concern whatsoever;
In particular, any potential removal of fencing from the programme of the Olympic Games or any withdrawal of the FIE’s recognition.
Accordingly, any statement or insinuation suggesting otherwise is entirely false.
The dissemination of such misinformation is not only irresponsible but also seriously prejudicial to the integrity of the FIE and of fencing. The FIE will protect its reputation and the interests of the global fencing community with the utmost firmness and without any compromise.
The FIE remains fully committed to the highest standards of transparency and good governance, and reaffirms its continued cooperation, constructive engagement, and strong alignment with the International Olympic Committee.