Turkish Fencing Federation
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The Turkish Fencing Federation is the governing body
for the sport of fencing
in Turkey
. It was founded in 1923. In 1924, Turkish fencers began to attend the Olympic Games
. Every year, fencing tournaments are held by TFF.
The Turkish Fencing Federation is affiliated to the internation Federation Internationale d'Escrime
and European Fencing Confederation
.
The federation currently has 2500 fencers. .
Sport governing body
A sport governing body is a sports organization that has a regulatory or sanctioning function. Sport governing bodies come in various forms, and have a variety of regulatory functions. Examples of this can include disciplinary action for rule infractions and deciding on rule changes in the sport...
for the sport of fencing
Fencing
Fencing, which is also known as modern fencing to distinguish it from historical fencing, is a family of combat sports using bladed weapons.Fencing is one of four sports which have been featured at every one of the modern Olympic Games...
in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. It was founded in 1923. In 1924, Turkish fencers began to attend the Olympic Games
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
. Every year, fencing tournaments are held by TFF.
The Turkish Fencing Federation is affiliated to the internation Federation Internationale d'Escrime
Fédération Internationale d'Escrime
Fédération Internationale d'Escrime is the international governing body of Olympic fencing. It was founded on November 29, 1913 in Paris, France. Today, its head office is in Lausanne, Switzerland...
and European Fencing Confederation
European Fencing Confederation
The European Fencing Confederation is an international body created in 1991, charged with the promotion and development of fencing in Europe. It organises the European Fencing Championships annually at senior and junior levels....
.
The federation currently has 2500 fencers. .