President of Ghana Fencing Association Mohammed Mahadi was part of 153 delegates at the International Fencing Federation [FIE] Congress meeting in Paris [France], accomplishing multiple decisions and procedures as part of its official charter.
This year’s congress saw 135 federations present as well as FIE Commissions and Councils, members of the Executive Committee and members of honour.
In addition to this year’s Congress, the FIE is also celebrating its 105th anniversary.
According to the president of the Ghana Fencing Association, he used the opportunity to hold meetings with some of the developed countries in fencing such us Germany, Denmark and Hungary.
He says Ghana has signed a protocol agreement with Germany for the first German Ambassador Cup.
Mahadi visited Hungary on his way to Paris for the Hungarian National Fencing Championship and start preparation for Ghana’s participation in the World Championship that will be hosted in Hungary next 2019 and serves as the 2020 Olympics Games qualifier.
American Samoa was newest member to be admitted to the fencing family at the Congress.
Source: Philip Otuo
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