Competition begins with foil fencing for participants under 20 years 54 referees from around the world will officiate RIYADH: The Cadet and Junior World Fencing Championship begins on Friday in the Arena Hall at King Saud University, Riyadh. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport More than 1,700 fencers from more than 100 countries will be participating at the event, which concludes on April 20. The championship starts at 8 a.m. with foil fencing for participants under 20 years, while the opening ceremony is at 5 p.m. and includes players, referees, a visual presentation about fencing, and a parade of the teams’ flags. WFC’s organizing committee began its preparations for the event by issuing visas; selecting 15 hotels for the delegations of the teams and committees in the international federation; and assigning 30 buses to transport players from the hotels to training venues and competition halls. The committee has also prepared 60 courts to the highest standards to comply with the International Fencing Federation. The event will be officiated by 54 referees from around the world. The championship is expected to attract global attention and media coverage, and its prestige will help in the pursuit of achieving the goals of Vision 2030 that aim to transform Saudi Arabia into a global destination for hosting major competitions and events. Attendance for spectators at the Arena Hall is free of charge.