Tunisia Wins Gold and Bronze Medals in Fencing at African Championships
Tunisia won a gold medal and a bronze medal in fencing on Monday, during the opening day of the African Fencing Championships held in Dakar. This continental competition brings together the minor, cadet, and junior categories for both boys and girls.
Nourane Bchir Crowned African Junior Champion
The Tunisian gold medal was won by Nourane Bchir in the junior girls' category. In the final, she dominated the Egyptian Jana Ihab with a score of 15-5, confirming the rise of Tunisian fencing on the African scene.
Bronze Medal for Nour El Islam Mecharek
The second Tunisian distinction went to Nour El Islam Mecharek, who won the bronze medal. She reached the semi-finals before losing to her compatriot Nourane Bchir with a score of 9-15, ensuring Tunisia's double presence on the podium in junior fencing.
Tunisian Delegation Participates in All Three Weapons
Tunisia is participating in this edition of the African Fencing Championships with a delegation of 18 fencers. The competition, which continues until February 21 in Dakar, includes individual and team events in the three Olympic weapons: foil, sabre, and épée.
Promising Results for Tunisia
These initial results confirm Tunisia's ambitions in this continental competition and augur well for other performances in the coming days.
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