Fencing Association of India

Fencing Association of India
SportFencing
JurisdictionIndia
AbbreviationFAI
Founded1974
AffiliationInternational Fencing Federation
Regional affiliationFencing Confederation of Asia
HeadquartersDelhi, India
PresidentPankaj Singh
SecretaryRajiv Mehta
Official website
www.fencingindia.org
India

The Fencing Association of India is the governing body for the sport of fencing in India and is recognized by the Indian Olympic Association as one of its National Sports Association members. It is affiliated to the Asian Fencing Confederation, Commonwealth Fencing Federation and the International Fencing Federation. It was founded in 1974 and recognized by the Indian Government in 1997.[1]

Competitions

The association has been holding national competitions in Sub-Junior, Cadet, Junior and Senior categories, for both men and women.

State and services federations

There are currently 30 state associations and 2 services associations (SSB and SSPB) affiliated with the Fencing Association of India.[2]

References

  1. ^ "History". History.
  2. ^ "State Associations". Fencing Association of India.
  3. ^ "Delhi State Fencing Association". delhifencing.com.
  4. ^ "Haryana State Fencing Association". Haryana State Fencing Association.