Qatar secures gold in foil event of Arab Fencing Championship in Bahrain

MANAMA: Qatar has claimed gold in the foil event of the Arab Fencing Championship in Bahrain after defeating Bahrain 45-30 in the final.

This victory raises Qatar's tally in the championship to three medals -- two gold and one silver -- after winning gold for the foil team and silver for the men's individual foil event on Wednesday.

The tournament runs through Monday, January 27.