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[SPORTS] · Italy, Hong Kong SAR China · 52 sources

Italian fencers win three silvers at 2026 Hong Kong World Championships

Italy secured three silver medals at the 2026 World Fencing Championships held in Hong Kong, China, at the Asia‑World Arena. Filippo Macchi earned silver in the men’s foil, falling 15‑2 to Czech fencer Alexander Choupenitch in the final. Giulia Rizzi captured silver in the women’s sabre after a 9‑8 defeat to South Korean Song Sera. Davide Di Veroli claimed silver in the men’s sabre, losing 12‑11 to Swiss fencer Lucas Malcotti, who took gold.

The three podium finishes gave Italy three medals in two days of competition, underscoring the strength of the Italscherma team at the Asian venue.

Entities: Alexander Choupenitch · Davide Di Veroli · Filippo Macchi · Giulia Rizzi · Italy · Lucas Malcotti

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  • [● 12 SOURCES] Italy secured three silver medals at the Hong Kong World Fencing Championships. (multiple)
  • [● 11 SOURCES] Filippo Macchi earned silver in the men’s foil, losing 15‑2 to Alexander Choupenitch. (multiple)
  • [● 13 SOURCES] Davide Di Veroli won silver in the men’s sabre at the 2026 World Fencing Championships in Hong Kong. (multiple)
  • [● 13 SOURCES] Lucas Malcotti won gold in men’s sabre, defeating Di Veroli 12‑11. (multiple)
  • [● 11 SOURCES] Giulia Rizzi won silver in the women’s sabre, losing 9‑8 to Song Sera. (multiple)
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The 2026 World Fencing Championships were held at the Asia‑World Arena in Hong Kong. (multiple)
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Hong Kong, China hosted the 2026 World Fencing Championships. (multiple)

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