World Wheelchair Fencing Championships - Catania, Sicily

Wheelchair fencing championships

Day one at the World Championships in the shadow of Mount Etna, brings the world's best athletes in both Non-Disabled and Wheelchair events.

After an impressive opening ceremony in downtown Catania, the athletes enjoyed a training day and ensured all their equipment passes the stringent safety tests required.

Today sees the Women's Epee and Men's Foil competitions, with a strong entry fro the Great Britain Team hoping to do well.

Live results are available to view here