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Results, photos and videos from previous competitions
and Ascend Blades events.
South of Ireland
Open 2026
A memorable day for Ascend Blades Fencing Club at the South of Ireland Open 2026.
Competing in the Senior Women’s Épée, Vita Fedotova produced another outstanding performance, winning silver and finishing 2nd overall.
At just 13 years old, Vita showed confidence, maturity, and determination against a field of experienced senior fencers.
The day was also special for Nicole Menezes, who was competing in her first-ever senior competition.
Nicole earned 2 victories in the pool round, gained valuable experience, and finished 9th overall.
Stepping up to senior level is never easy, and this was an excellent start to her journey in adult competition.
🥈 Vita Fedotova – 2nd Place
Nicole Menezes – 9th Place (2 pool victories, first senior event)
We are incredibly proud of both athletes.
One reached the podium, the other took her first steps into senior fencing and both represented Ascend Blades with courage,
determination, and class.
A special thank you to our partners PBT Fencing for their continued support of our athletes and club.
Well done, Vita and Nicole! 💙⚔️🇮🇪
Vita Fedotova Finishes 9th at EFC Lausanne 🇨🇭⚔️
Ascend Blades fencer
Vita Fedotova
Produced another impressive international performance
at the European Fencing Circuit U14 event in Lausanne,
Switzerland.
Competing against 26 athletes from across Europe,
Vita delivered an outstanding pool round,
winning all 6 of her bouts and finishing 2nd after the pools,
one of only four undefeated fencers in the competition.
Entering the direct elimination stage as one of the top seeds,
Vita fought her way to an excellent 9th-place finish overall,
continuing her development against some of the strongest young épée fencers in Europe.
Results like this are especially encouraging because they show that
Vita is consistently able to compete at the front of the field internationally.
Finishing 2nd after the pools and ending the competition inside
the Top 10 is another important milestone in her progress.
🇨🇭 European Fencing Circuit U14 – Lausanne
6 victories,
0 defeats in pools
2nd place after pools
+15 indicator
9th place overall
We are very proud of Vita’s performance and the commitment she continues to show every day in training.
Well done, Vita!
The journey continues.
Irish Epee Youth Series – GRAND FINAL 2026
The final event of the Irish Epee Youth Series season is complete
and what an incredible way to finish the year.
This Grand Final was about much more than medals.
It was about confidence, first victories, difficult fights, learning under pressure,
supporting teammates, and seeing how much every young fencer has grown throughout the season.
Ascend Blades had fencers competing across multiple age categories,
and we could not be prouder of the entire team.
Ascend Blades Results:
U10 Mixed Epee
🥇 Lennon Clarke
🥉 Tai Mac Evilly
U12 Mixed Epee
🥈 Maria Grigorjan
🥉 Nikhil Menezes
5 Lochlainn Carroll
6 Max Gradov
U14 Men’s Epee
🥈 Logan McGrath
🥉 Bodhi Mac Evilly
5 Joshua Tuite
6 Donnchadh Fahey
7 Mike O’Gorman
8 Simon Gueydan Duquesne
9 Arthur Olaya
U14 Women’s Epee
5 Rosie Woods
6 Caterina Saveljeva
Cadet Women’s Epee
🥈 Nicole Menezes
🥉 Maria Kobylka
6 Kamila Marizina
A huge thank you to all parents, referees, volunteers,
and clubs who helped make this series possible throughout the season.
Special thanks to our partners PBT Fencing for their continued support.
And finally — thank you to every Ascend Blades fencer.
The results matter, but what matters even more is the progress,
discipline, and passion you showed all season long.
This was the GRAND FINAL of the series season…
but only the beginning for this team.
🇵🇱 XXVI Rybnik Cup
Poland
A strong performance from Oisín Johnston at the XXVI Rybnik Cup in Poland this weekend.
⚔️ Boys Épée👥 47 participants
📍 Final Position: 36th
For many young athletes, international competitions are not only about results,
but about gaining valuable experience,
learning to compete in different environments and continuing to grow with every competition.
Well done Oisín 👏Every international event is another step forward.
Ascend Blades Shine at Irish Épée Youth Series – Dublin 🇮🇪
Ascend Blades Fencing Club delivered an outstanding performance at the Irish Épée Youth Series in Dublin,
with strong results across multiple age groups and a fantastic team spirit throughout the day.
In the U17 Women’s event, the club dominated the podium:
🥇 Vita Fedotova – 1st place
🥈 Nicole Menezes – 2nd place
🥉 Maria Kobylka – 3rd place
👏 Kamila Marizina also showed great fencing to finish 5th
In the younger categories, our athletes continued to impress:
In U10 Open:
🥇 Lennon Clarke – 1st place
🥉 Tai MacEvelly – 3rd place
In U12 Open:
🥈 Maria Grigorjan – 2nd place
🥉 Nikhil Menezes – 3rd place
🥉 Tessa Fox – 3rd place
👏 Strong performances also from Max Gradov (6th) and Lochlainn Carroll
In U14 Women:
👏 Caterina Saveljeva – 5th place
In U14 Men:
🥈 Bodhi MacEvelly – 2nd place
🥉Joshua Tuite– 3rd place
👏 A very strong team effort with multiple fencers placing in the Top 12, including
Bodhi Fox, Mike O’Gorman, Simon Duquesne Gueydan, Logan McGrath, Donnchadh Fahey and Arthur Olaya
A True Team Performance
Beyond the medals, this competition highlighted the depth and progress of the club.
From our youngest fencers to our more experienced athletes, everyone showed commitment, courage, and continuous improvement on the piste.
We are incredibly proud of every athlete who represented Ascend Blades — not only for their results, but for their attitude, effort, and support for one another.
This is what building a strong fencing team looks like.
Rising Stars Challenge Cup 2026
March 22, Dublin , Ireland
Ascend Blades Fencing Club delivered an excellent performance at the Rising Stars Challenge Cup 2026,
with athletes competing across multiple age categories.
🏆 U10 Mixed Épée
🥇 Lennon Clarke – 1st place
A fantastic performance, showing confidence and control throughout the competition.
🏆 U12 Mixed Épée
🥈 Nikhil Menezes – 2nd place
🥉 Maria Grigorjan – 3rd place
🥉 Lochlainn Carroll – 3rd place
A strong showing with multiple podium finishes for the club.
🏆 Cadet Women’s Épée
🥈 Maria Kobylka – 2nd place
🥉 Nicole Menezes – 3rd place
🥉 Kamila Marizina – 3rd place
Another great result in a highly competitive category.
🏆 U14 Men’s Épée
🥈 Logan McGrath – 2nd place
🥉 Bodhi Mac Evilly – 3rd place
It was a proud day for Ascend Blades, with athletes demonstrating strong performances,
competitive spirit, and continuous progress across all age groups.
👏 Well done to all fencers — and thank you to parents and supporters for their continued support.
Ascend Blades Fencing Club
Challenge Wratislavia 2026
Mar 18, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026
POL Wroclaw
Strong Performance by Oisín at Challenge Wratislavia 2026
We would like to congratulate Oisín Johnston on his performance at the Challenge Wratislavia 2026 in Wrocław, Poland, competing in the U11 Boys’ Épée category.
Oisín delivered an excellent performance in the poules, winning all of his bouts (6/6), showing confidence, focus, and strong tactical understanding on the piste.
Following the direct elimination rounds, he finished in 34th place in a highly competitive international field.
This result reflects both his growing experience and the quality of his fencing at this stage of development.
Well done, Oisín — a great step forward!
East of Ireland Open
Mar 14, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026
IRL Dublin
East of Ireland Open 2026
Senior Women’s Épée
Two fencers from Ascend Blades Fencing Club competed in the Senior Women’s Épée event at the East of Ireland Open 2026 in Dublin.
Aleksandra Grigorjan finished the competition in 3rd place, showing strong fencing throughout the elimination rounds and securing a place on the podium.
Vita Fedotova finished 8th overall after a solid performance during the competition.
A special moment of the tournament came in the quarterfinal, where the two teammates faced each other for a place in the semifinal. After a very close and exciting bout, Aleksandra won 15–14, advancing to the semifinals.
It was a proud moment for the club to see two Ascend Blades fencers reaching the top eight in a senior national event, demonstrating the progress and competitive spirit of the club’s athletes.
Irish Épée Youth Series – Event 3
Dublin
1st of March
Ascend Blades proudly hosted Event 3 of the Irish Épée Youth Series,
bringing together young athletes for a day of competitive fencing,
development and great sporting spirit.
It was fantastic to see strong performances across all age groups:
🏆 U17 Girls
🥇 Vita Fedotova
🥈 Maria Kobylka
A confident and composed performance , demonstrating control and tactical maturity throughout the day
🏆 U12 Mixed Épée
🥇 Oisín Johnson
🥈 Maria Grigorjan
🥉T Nikhil Menezes
A highly competitive category with determination and excellent effort from all fencers.
🏆 U10 Mixed Épée
🥇 Lennon Clarke
🥈 Tai Macevilly
Inspiring performances from our youngest competitors, showing courage and enthusiasm on the piste.
🏆 U14 Men’s Épée
🥇 Joshua Tuite
🥉 Bodhi Macevilly
Strong and dynamic fencing in a competitive field.
🏆 U14 Women’s Épée
🥉 Caterina Saveljeva
A solid performance and valuable competitive experience.
Thank you to all athletes, parents, referees and volunteers who helped create a positive and professional competition environment.We look forward to welcoming everyone again at the next event.
West of Ireland Open Senior
Galway
Kingfisher Sports Hall
University of Galway,Newcastle Road,
A positive and character-building performance at senior level.After a narrow 4–5 loss in her opening pool bout, Vita responded strongly, winning her next four matches and finishing 5th after the pools. She placed 9th overall, showing resilience and composure throughout the day.Aleksandra Grigorjan secured 16th place, gaining valuable experience competing in a challenging senior field.Another important step forward in senior competition.
