The rock star is a talented swordsman and used to train with the British Olympic fencing squad in the 1980s. “The last time that I came here (to Lille), it was in 2000 with Iron Maiden to do ...

South African fencer Harry Saner (right) competes against Vadim Sharlaimov at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Picture: Supplied Progress is being made in growing the sport of fencing in South Africa ...

Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Creating Pathways Programme is set to develop fencing sporting talent among Qatari girls in collaboration with programme ambassador and US Olympic medallist Ibtihaj Muhammad.

Fencing is not a new sport in the Arab world. The Olympic website states evidence of sword fights go back as far as Ancient Egypt in 1190 BC with bouts and duels continuing until the 18th century'.