WUXI, China, April 15, 2025 – Teams Ukraine and Italy won gold medals in junior women’s and men’s epee on the ninth and final day of the 2025 Wuxi, China Junior and Cadet Fencing World Championships. The 9-day, 18-event competition has been held at the Wuxi Taihu International Expo Center, and today’s events included 39 women’s and 48 men’s junior epee teams competing.
At the closing ceremony, the FIE flag was passed by Mr. Gu Wenlong, Deputy Secretary of the Wuxi Municipal Peoples’ Government, to Mr. Arno Perillier Schneider, FIE Executive Committee Member and Brazilian Fencing Federation President for the 2026 Junior and Cadet Fencing World Championships in Rio de Janeiro.
FIE Secretary-General Gulnora Saidova officially closed the Championships, stating
“The 2025 Junior and Cadet Fencing World Championships in Wuxi have been an extraordinary success. We have shared moments of passion, determination and unity – emotions that will remain in our hearts for years to come. These Championships have once again proven that fencing is not only a sport, but a bridge – connecting cultures, building friendships and inspiring the next generation of athletes across the globe.”
Ukraine faced China in the final match of junior women’s team epee, winning with a 45-34 score. In the semifinal round, China won against Switzerland, 45-28, while Ukraine defeated USA, 45-43. The bronze medal went to USA over Switzerland, 45-42.
“It’s a new feeling, and it’s incredible”, said Ukraine’s Emily Conrad. “We had some ups-and-downs and every team match was complicated and tough, but we managed to stick together. This means something crazy for our country because I don’t know the last time this happened for Ukraine, it makes us incredibly proud to hear our national anthem at the World Championships.”
Italy faced Canada in the final match of junior men’s team epee, winning with a 45-37 score. In the semifinal round, Canada won against Hong Kong, China, 45-38, while Italy defeated Hungary, 45-43. The bronze medal went to Hong Kong, China over Hungary, 45-43.
“The final was really difficult from the beginning of the match”, said Italy’s Fabio Mastromarino. “We kept going and fighting until the end of the match. This means a lot because at the European Championships we didn’t have a medal and so we arrived here in China to maintain being world champions from last year, and it’s amazing for all of us.”
Final rankings in junior women’s team epee included Ukraine (gold), China (silver), USA (bronze), Switzerland, Korea, France, Hungary and Poland.
Final rankings in junior men’s team epee included Italy (gold), Canada (silver), Hong Kong, China (bronze), Hungary, France, Ukraine, China and Estonia.
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