Tunisia’s U17 Fencing Team Shines at the African Youth Championships in Senegal
The Tunisian cadet (U17) fencing squad delivered a remarkable performance on Wednesday at the African Youth Championships held in Senegal. The young fencers added four medals to the national tally – two silvers and two bronzes.
Strong Showing in Women’s Foil
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Silver Medal – Farah Ben Yahmed
- Reached the final of the women’s foil event.
- Fell to Egypt’s Fatma Essam with a score of 6‑10, securing a prestigious silver medal.
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Bronze Medal – Salima Lella Zina Gharbi
- After a semi‑final loss to the same Egyptian opponent (3‑13), she clinched the third place on the podium, earning a bronze for Tunisia.
Success in Women’s Sabre for the Cadettes
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Silver Medal – Yasmine Rezgui
- Won an intense final against Egypt’s Khadija Abou Allem, finishing 15‑7 to take silver.
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Bronze Medal – Salma Lakhoua
- Reached the semi‑finals where she was defeated by teammate Yasmine Rezgui (4‑15).
- Secured the bronze medal for Tunisia.
What This Means for Tunisian Fencing
These encouraging results confirm the vitality and potential of Tunisian fencing on the continental stage, especially when facing the formidable Egyptian competitors. The four‑medal haul underscores the depth of talent in Tunisia’s youth program and sets a promising outlook for future international events.
