NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Williamsport, MD, United States, 08/16/2008 - European Fencing Federation Congress has approved and agreed to all initiatives set out by the President of the ECF resulting in an historical outcome.

Stepping into the limelight, the European Fencing Federation Congress and the European Fencing Championship (ECF) on July 6, 2008 made great strides when new rules and regulations were set out by the European Fencing Confederation and found full support and approval by all national fencing federations around the globe.

“The European Fencing Confederation has made a significant step to the realization of its tasks and goals,” says Alisher Usmanov, president of the ECF and founder of the International Charity Fund “For Future of Fencing”.

It was through a unanimous vote that the national federations and the EFC accepted the consolidation and acceptance of the initiatives that will play a significant role in the advancement of fencing.

The EFC is responsible for facilitating international popularization of fencing and strives to raise the sport to a higher level worldwide.

The International Charity Fund "For Future of Fencing" helps promote the sport of fencing so that athletes can compete throughout the world and in the Olympics.

Usmanov possesses a deep passion for fencing. He was a fencer in the past and can empathize with the challenges and accomplishments faced by fencers throughout the world. Usmanov is held in high regard by fencers, fencing coaches, and representatives of national fencing federations around the globe.

For more information contact Gennady Kiryanov at +7 495 981 8754 or email G.Kiryanov[.]fencingfuture.com.

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