Epee

• Weapon: Épée is a thrusting weapon with a triangular cross-section blade and a large bell guard.
• Objective: The goal is to hit the opponent with the tip of the blade on any part of their body.
• Scoring: Points are scored only with the tip, and the entire body is a valid target area.
• Events: Includes individual and team competitions in both men's and women's categories.

Foil

• Weapon: Foil is a flexible, rectangular blade weapon with a small bell guard.
• Objective: Similar to épée, the goal is to hit the opponent with the tip of the blade.
• Scoring: Points are scored with the tip, and the valid target area is the torso, excluding the arms and head.
• Events: Includes individual and team competitions in both men's and women's categories.

Sabre

• Weapon: Sabre is a light cutting and thrusting weapon with a flat blade and a knuckle guard.
• Objective: The goal is to hit the opponent with the edge of the blade or the tip.
• Scoring: Points are scored with both the edge and the tip, and the valid target area includes the entire body above the waist.
• Events: Includes individual and team competitions in both men's and women's categories.

Each of these events has its own unique strategies and techniques, making fencing a diverse and exciting sport.