Georgian fencer Sandro Bazadze wins silver at Budapest Sabre World Cup 2023

Georgian fencer Sandro Bazadze claimed a silver medal at the Budapest Sabre World Cup 2023, the Fencing Federation of Georgia said on Saturday.

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Bazadze, the number one fencer in the International Fencing Federation ranking, lost the final match against three-time Olympic champion, Hungarian Aron Szilagyi by 15:14.

The Georgian fencer has been in the top three in the ninth consecutive prestigious tournaments since the last season, including in the World and European Championships, Grand Prix and World Cup.