Fencing: Houssam EL KORD Wins African Silver

Our champion Houssam EL KORD won the silver medal in the Men’s Individual Épée event at the 2026 African Senior Fencing Championships, held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

The Moroccan athlete secured a place on the second step of the podium in a competition that brought together 40 fencers representing several African countries.

Taking place from 31 May to 6 June 2026 in Abidjan, the African Senior Fencing Championships bring together the continent’s top athletes in the épée, foil and sabre disciplines, in both individual and team events.