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Rio to host Olympic fencing test events

Xinhua, April 23, 2016 Adjust font size:

A selection of the world's top fencers will have the chance to familiarize themselves with this year's Olympic Games venue when they take part in an official test event over the next five days.

The Rio fencing Grand Prix, beginning Saturday, will feature 64 top female and male fencers in the individual epee event at the Carioca 3 Arena.

Results from the Grand Prix will help determine the Olympic draw.

On Wednesday the same venue will host the team world championships for sabre and foil.

"The two competitions will give the Olympic facilities a thorough work-out," the official Rio2016 portal said.

Organizers will also be testing systems that use wireless technology to automatically register points when competitors make valid contact. Endit