Last weekend, parafencers gathered for the nation's first international tournament in 23 years.
The first 2023 World Cup event for wheelchair fencing, or parafencing, as it’s called in the US,
Hosting this tournament in the DC area marks another milestone in the push to support American parathletes. Typically World Cup events are held abroad, in spots like Hungary, France, or Italy. But hosting it in DC meant government officials could attend—three ambassadors came to the event, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough met with veteran competitors.
This change comes as USA Fencing is gearing up for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Andrews is also fighting for parafencing to be included in the Parapan American Games, which he says won’t happen without a larger presence in this hemisphere. He’s trying to accomplish that by recruiting more athletes to the sport, investing in local clubs and infrastructure, and hosting events like the Leesburg competition to bring attention to and grow the sport in the US.
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