The ninth edition of the President’s Cup Fencing Championship concluded on Monday at the Shaheed Captain M. Monsur Ali Handball Stadium in Paltan, Dhaka, with Bangladesh Navy and Bangladesh Ansar being declared joint champions. Both teams amassed an identical medal tally, each securing six gold, five silver, and six bronze medals throughout the competition.
Bangladesh Army finished as the runners-up, earning one gold, one silver, and eight bronze medals. The tournament showcased fierce competition across individual and team events in foil, épée, and sabre categories for both men and women.
Medal Tally
| Team | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh Navy | 6 | 5 | 6 | 17 |
| Bangladesh Ansar | 6 | 5 | 6 | 17 |
| Bangladesh Army | 1 | 1 | 8 | 10 |
Individual Event Highlights
Men’s Foil: Gold – Mominur Rahman (Army)
Men’s Épée: Gold – Hasan Ali (Navy)
Men’s Sabre: Gold – Mohammad Kamruzzaman (Ansar)
Women’s Foil: Gold – Tanzila Akter Swapna (Navy)
Women’s Sabre: Gold – Mahbuba Khatun (Ansar)
Women’s Épée: Gold – Rabeya Akter (Ansar)
Team Event Highlights
Men’s Épée Team: Gold – Bangladesh Navy
Team members: Hasan Ali, Gopal Chandra Das, Faruk Hossain, Rafi Babu
Men’s Sabre Team: Joint Gold – Bangladesh Ansar & Navy
Ansar: Ifthekharul Alam Biplob, Hasan, Mohammad Kamruzzaman, Rasel Mia
Navy: Mohammad Al Amin, Mohammad Saddam Mujib, Golam Nabi, Har Govind Roy
Men’s Foil Team: Gold – Bangladesh Ansar
Team members: Mohammad Riaz Ahmed, Mohammad Monir Hossain, Hasan Mia, Mohammad Nefaur Rahman
Women’s Foil Team: Gold – Bangladesh Navy
Team members: Sheikh Mahmuda Imu, Naznin Sultana Suborna, Sanjida, Tanzila Akter Swapna
Women’s Sabre Team: Gold – Bangladesh Navy
Team members: Fatema Mujib, Chandni Akter, Farzana Yasmin Nipa, Priyanka Sikder
The award ceremony was graced by Selim Fakir, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, who handed over the medals to the winners. Also in attendance were Daulatuzzaman Khan, Executive Director of the National Sports Council; Sheikh Rahi Mohammad Asif, Director of Akij Bashir Group; Major (Retd.) Kamrul Islam, President of Bangladesh Fencing Federation; and General Secretary Basunia M. Ashikul Islam.
The tournament once again underscored the growing standards of fencing in Bangladesh, highlighting exceptional individual talent and team coordination across the armed and uniformed forces.
