Supporting fencing in UKRAINE
Where it started
Sponsoring Ukrainian Cadet national Championships
In November 2023, we proudly kicked off our support for Ukraine by sponsoring their Cadet (U17) National Championships. As part of this initiative, we sponsored the competition awards and supplied FIE blades to the top 4 winners in both the mens and womens event.
Supporting Ukrainian fencers on their journey to WROCLAW
After successfully sponsoring Ukraine's Cadet (U17) National Championships in November 2023, we embarked on our next initiative: sponsoring travel for Ukrainian fencers aged 10-15 to participate in one of the world's largest youth tournaments held in Wroclaw, Poland. Recognizing the incredible talent and dedication of these young athletes, we aimed to provide them with the opportunity to showcase their skills on an international platform. Through our initiative, we sponsored a total of 72 fencers, including 50 foil fencers and 22 epee fencers, covering their travel expenses and enabling them to compete at this prestigious event. It was a testament to our commitment to supporting the aspirations and dreams of young athletes amidst challenging circumstances.
UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE INITIATIVE
Finally, FFP’s Language Initiative paired more than 35 young Ukrainian fencers to study English with young American fencers, guided by a 12 session study guide developed by Theodore and the FFP team.