Rio 2026 Junior &
Cadet Fencing World
Championships

It is a profound honor to invite the global fencing family to the magnificent city of Rio de Janeiro for the 2026 Junior and Cadet Fencing World Championships. This event marks a historic milestone as we bring the premier showcase of our youth talent to Brazil, a nation with a legendary sporting heritage and a vibrant future.

I wish to express my deepest gratitude to the Brazilian Fencing Confederation (CBE) for their exceptional dedication and hospitality. In particular, I extend my thanks to my colleague in the FIE Executive Committee Mr. Arno Périllier Schneider, President of the CBE, for his leadership and tireless efforts in bringing this vision to life.

We also recognize the vital support of the Brazilian Ministry of Sport and the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB), whose collective commitment to the Olympic movement provides the perfect foundation for a competition of this magnitude, further cementing Rio’s legacy as a premier destination for world-class athletics.

It is with great honor that we welcome athletes, coaches, and delegations from all over the world to the RIO 2026 Junior and Cadet Fencing World Championships. This event represents not only sporting excellence but also the union of cultures and generations. Rio de Janeiro, with its contagious energy and Olympic legacy, will be the perfect stage for this celebration of sport. With a festive spirit, contagious energy, and a unique combination of lush nature and modern urbanization, the Marvelous City is ready to welcome you!