New Delhi, June 18 -- Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, today reviewed preparations for the Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, ahead of the prestigious continental championship scheduled to be held from June 19-24, 2026.

The championship will officially commence with a grand Opening Ceremony on June 19, 2026, from 6:00 PM onwards at Hall No. 2-3, Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan), New Delhi. The ceremony, themed "ONE DREAM | ONE BLADE | ONE PRIDE", will celebrate the spirit of fencing, sporting excellence and international unity.

The Opening Ceremony will be graced by Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, as the Chief Gue...