Canada is set to host the Peter Bakonyi Vancouver Men’s Epee World Cup once again, February 8-10, 2019 at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

The Peter Bakonyi World Cup is the only fencing World Cup for the Épée weapon held in North America, and one of five Épée World Cups held annually around the world. Featuring both individual and team events, this competition is an important qualifying event for the 2019 Fencing World Championships. Held at the Richmond Olympic Oval, this event will feature over 200 of the top fencers from around the world and is an important event for athletes in the lead up to Olympic qualifying for Tokyo 2020.

For more information on the event including the daily schedule, please visit:http://vancouverworldcup.com/.You can also follow up with the event on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vancouverworldcup/.

Also, please visit the event Facebook page for photos and updates from the event.

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