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Commonwealth Fencing Federation

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The Commonwealth Fencing Federation [1] is the governing body recognised by the Commonwealth Games Federation[2] as being responsible for the running of competitions in the sport of fencing within the Commonwealth member states. The federation was formed when fencing ceased to be a core sport within the Commonwealth Games after the 1970 event. It was previously known as the Empire Fencing Federation, which was formed in 1950.[3]

Tournaments

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The Federation oversees the running of the following tournaments

Members

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The following countries are recognised by the CFF as members and are able to compete at Commonwealth tournaments

Presidents

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The role of president is an elected position voted for by all the member countries at congress which is held every four years in line with the Commonwealth Fencing Championships

The current president of the federation is Helen Smith (fencer) who has held the position since 2002.

Former presidents are...

  • Piers Jones (between 1992 and 2002)[8]
  • Mary Glen-Haig (between 1978 and 1990)
  • J.Emyrs Lloyd (between 1974 and 1978)

References

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  1. ^ "Home".
  2. ^ https://www.thecgf.com/sports/intro.asp/[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Commonwealth Fencing Federation". Archived from the original on 2016-12-26. Retrieved 2017-09-21.
  4. ^ "Scotland hosts Fencing Championships". BBC Sport.
  5. ^ "En guard for Largs fencing spectacular".
  6. ^ "Performance".
  7. ^ "Commonwealth Fencing Federation - 2016 Veterans Championship, New Zealand".
  8. ^ "Piers Jones Obituary | Scottish Fencing". Archived from the original on 2017-12-01. Retrieved 2017-11-20.