In Irkutsk, applications for the historical fencing tournament Langort are accepted until February 21, with 40 athletes already registered from several Siberian cities. More than 100 bouts await the participants for individual and team titles, and the results will count toward the Russian Duel Fencing Federation ranking. Organizers plan to hold such tournaments regularly and introduce this spectacular sport to city residents at festivals and seminars.
Applications to participate in the tournament are accepted until February 21; 40 people from Irkutsk, Angarsk, Chita, Krasnoyarsk, and Novosibirsk have already registered as participants. The athletes will compete for individual and team championships, and more than 100 bouts will take place during the tournament, each lasting up to 45 seconds.The performances of the participants in the “Langort” tournament will be judged according to the rules of the Russian Duel Fencing Federation and the European Historical Fencing Association. For the tournament participants, these competitions will count toward the ranking of the “Russian Duel Fencing Federation.” The organizers plan to hold such tournaments quarterly, as well as take part in city festivals and seminars for residents of Irkutsk.
At present, in Irkutsk, 7 coaches and 40 highly skilled amateur athletes are engaged in historical fencing in 4 themed clubs. Three clubs are located on the premises of educational institutions (IGLU, IrSTU, and the Siberian College of Transport and Construction), while another still does not have a permanent hall.
For a beginner athlete, sports historical fencing offers an opportunity to improve physical fitness and learn to overcome oneself without significant financial expense. At the initial level, training in sports historical fencing is conducted with soft weapons, which make it possible to use the full arsenal of fencing techniques without the risk of injuring an opponent.
Based on materials from the press service of the Irkutsk city administration