fencing

Fencing is a modern sport that resembles sword fighting, where competitors use weapons called foils, épées, or sabres to score points by touching their opponent with the tip of their sword. Matches take place on a rectangular area called a piste, and the rules include various techniques and tactics to outmaneuver the opponent. Fencing emphasizes agility, strategy, and precision, and it has three main disciplines: foil, épée, and sabre, each with its own rules regarding scoring and target areas. Fencing is also an Olympic sport, highlighting its global significance and competitive nature.