Wheelchair fencing words, in the order you need them
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Words
- Wheelchair fencing
- World Para Fencing
- Rules for competition (wheelchair fencing)
- Fencing frame
- Fencing wheelchair
- Centre line
- Side guard and grab handle
- Strapping and binding
- Leg prostheses
- Conductive apron
- Spoke protectors
- Sitting position (wheelchair fencing)
- Fencing measure
- Foot leaving the footrest
- Lifting from the wheelchair
- Losing balance
- Wheelchair repair break
- Disability-related break
- Medical time-out (wheelchair fencing)
- Valid target at foil (wheelchair fencing)
- Valid target at epee and sabre (wheelchair fencing)
- Pool bout (wheelchair fencing)
- Direct elimination bout (wheelchair fencing)
- Team relay (wheelchair fencing)
- Unwillingness to fight (wheelchair fencing)
- Video review appeals (wheelchair fencing)
- Category A, B and C
- Sport classes (wheelchair fencing)
- Sport class status (wheelchair fencing)
- Paralympic programme (wheelchair fencing)
- Direct elimination with repechage
Rules
- How does wheelchair fencing work?
- What are categories A, B and C in wheelchair fencing?
- How are wheelchairs fixed in wheelchair fencing?
- Can wheelchair fencers be strapped in?
- How is the distance set in wheelchair fencing?
- Can wheelchair fencers lift off the seat?
- What is the target in wheelchair fencing?
- How many hits win a wheelchair fencing bout?
- Can wheelchair fencers challenge a referee's call?