Fencing

You be the Judge - Fencing

Make the call like a referee!

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Instructions

Welcome to the Game!

Step into the shoes of a fencing referee and test your knowledge of the rules. Watch scenarios, analyze actions, and make the right call. Can you master the art of refereeing?

How to Play

Watch the Video

Check Your Feedback

Each question will show a short video clip or image of a fencing scenario. Pay close attention to the fencers' actions, positions, and equipment.

After submitting your answer, you’ll receive instant feedback: Correct Answer: You’ll see a short explanation of the rule. Incorrect Answer: Learn why the chosen answer is incorrect and review the relevant rule.

Read the Question

Progress Through the Questions

A multiple-choice question will appear below the video.Example: "Which action results in a penalty in this situation?"

Complete all the questions to finish the quiz. Your progress will be tracked visually—watch as your fencer moves down the piste!

Select the Correct Answer

Choose the option(s) that best align with the fencing rules. Some questions may have more than one correct answer, so read carefully.

Game Objective

Tips for Success

Know the Rules: Familiarize yourself with fencing regulations like valid target areas, priority rules, and prohibited actions.

Your goal is to identify rule violations and proper actions just like a professional fencing referee.

Observe Closely: Look for details like boundary crossings, weapon usage, and fencers' stances.

By the end of the game, you’ll have improved your understanding of fencing rules and gained confidence in making calls.

Stay Calm Under Pressure: Just like in a real match, make quick and accurate decisions.

Ready to Begin?

Click Start Quiz to test your skills and become a master referee!

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Rule Explanation

Stepping off the piste results in a penalty because it gives the fencer an unfair positional advantage.

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Terayama overcame her opponent's defence but failed to hit her.

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By parrying Horvath's attack, Park was given the right of way. The hit against Horvath was therefore awarded one point.

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Gaetani hit Fenyvesi first, but only with the side of his blade. In Épée the fencer must hit his opponent with the tip of his blade.

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Trailing by eight points meant that Wang was forced to adopt a more offensive style. Wang lured Gally into a counterattack and evaded it while hitting his opponent.

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Rule Explanation

In Foil and Sabre one fencer has the right of way. If both fencers hit each other at approximately the same time, the fencer with the right of way gets awarded a point. As Choi hit Cheung outside of the target area and had the right of way, no one was rewarded a point.

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In Épée the right of way doesn't exist. Tang did parry Bozzas attack with her non-fencing arm, but way after the point had been scored. Therefore Bozzas Challenge had been dismissed.

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Rule Explanation

Team China didn't get a penalty. Only individual fencers can be penalised for passivity. As both fencers were equal on points individually, both fencers were penalised. Otherwise only the fencer trailing in points gets penalised for passivity.

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Rule Explanation

Team China didn't get a penalty. Only individual fencers can be penalised for passivity. As both fencers were equal on points individually, both fencers were penalised. Otherwise only the fencer trailing in points gets penalised for passivity.

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Rule Explanation

Cavalieri moved slightly forwards after the ‘En Garde’ instead of standing still and waiting for the duel to be signalled. This is a breach of the rules, as fencers could gain an advantage by speculating about the start signal.

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