Wheelchair Fencing

In this static variant of the fencing,the two athletes are installed face to face in a weelchair that is fixed on on the ground .The distance them is determined by whoever has the shortest arm.

The armchairs are fixed at an angle of 110° with the central separtion line .The competitors hold with one hand their waepon (foil,sword or saber),and on the other cling to their armchair.During the meeting, they must remain seated , and can not use their legs .Amchair should not be lifted.