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.