Pascal Tesch

One of the greatest strengths of European fencing is its community.
Behind every competition, every training session and every athlete’s journey, there are dedicated coaches, referees, volunteers, officials, parents and clubs working with passion and commitment.
They may not always be in the spotlight, but they are the foundation on which our sport continues to grow.
As President of the European Fencing Confederation, I would like to thank everyone who contributes every day to making our fencing community stronger, more united and ready for the future.
Our greatest achievements are always the result of a collective effort. If we want to strengthen European Fencing, we must paddle together

Busy day around Paris — a quick stop at the Championnats de France U17 foil, then on to Saint-Maur for the women’s épée. Great matches in cadet foil and senior épée, with an impressive making a strong statement ahead of the European Championships. It was also the occasion for a final check-in with the LOC and the President of the French Federation .delhomme . Get ready for Antony

Great meeting with EVP President Caryl Oliver in Cognac to explore how we can support the sport together across all age groups. Fantastic atmosphere here, with so many teams competing for the European title!

Visiting Montenegro to finalize preparations for next year’s U23 Championship.
I had the pleasure of meeting with the President of the National Olympic Committee , Dušan Simonović, the General Director of the Sports Directorate , Zoran Jojić, and the Secretary for Sport of the City of Podgorica
, Darko Nikčević.

All stakeholders expressed a very positive attitude towards the Montenegrin candidacy and assured their full support. I am very optimistic about delivering a great event in Podgorica in 2027, which will further strengthen the young fencing federation under the dynamic leadership of Dejan Đurašković.

As President, I have always insisted on the importance of the clubs in our sport, because they are where our passion begins.
Whenever possible I take the time to visit them, as it's where the passion start.
This weekend was especially meaningful for me.
I had the great joy of opening the refurbished fencing hall of my home club, . The photos show just how long the road has been over 30 years to reach this beautiful modern salle.

I would like to express my sincere thanks to all the volunteers and delegates for their presence and commitment during the 2026 U23 Championships in Cagliari. You welcomed participants at the airport, ensured the venue was prepared and maintained, provided catering, controlled equipment, organised the competition, captured the event through photography, refereed matches, supported the technical operations, and managed the music.

In short, you made the entire event possible.