RIO DE JANEIRO (July 29) – The International Fencing Federation invites all Olympic fencing ticket holders and accredited media to come and have a go at fencing at Rio 2016!
Many of you will be attending or covering the fencing at the Olympics but, to do it justice, you have to have a go yourself. Have you ever wondered what it’s actually like to put on a mask, pick up a weapon and to fence for real? Now you can!
Sport Initiation is designed to augment the Olympic fencing experience by providing unique insight into the sport for those who have never come into contact with it before.
Several VIP guests are expected to attend during the Games. No need to sign up, just come along!
DETAILS:
Sport Initiation:
When: August 6-14
Where: Carioca Arena 3 – main entrance. Barra Olympic Park.
What time: Two sessions per day
- 10.00 – 12.00
- 15.30 – 17.00
Coaches: National Technical Officials
Open to: Fencing ticket holders and accredited media
Separately, the FIE is putting on a ‘Have a Go’ event for the media. All reporters, photographers and camera operators are strongly urged to attend!
Media ‘Have a Go’
When: August 3
Where: Carioca Arena 3, athlete warm-up area. Barra Olympic Park.
What time: 10am
Coaches: National Technical Officials
Open to: All accredited media
Contact for both events:
FIE Media Manager Asimina Tsellou +44 7718 394369 / asimina.tsellou@fie.ch