Fencers Power Up With Swashbuckling Performance

Fencing: Southeast Asian Minime, Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships


Our fencers returned home from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with a flourish from the Southeast Asian Minime, Junior and Cadet Fencing Championships held from 16 to 24 July. They racked up an impressive 6 gold, 11 silver and 8 bronze medals. Competing against the region’s finest young fencing talents, our fencers showcased not just skill, but sharp strategy and unshakeable spirit across the Minime (U14), Cadet (U17) and Junior (U20) divisions.

In the Minime (U14) category, our youngest contenders proved they are a force to be reckoned with. They fought through intense bouts to bring home 4 silver and 3 bronze medals across individual and team events. These budding talents laid a strong foundation for the future of fencing in Singapore, showing poise and promise well beyond their years.

The Cadet and Junior categories saw standout performances that turned heads and clinched gold. Thaddaeus Ted Lee claimed top honours in Men’s Foil Individual event, while Ashton Auw powered through to take gold in Men’s Sabre event. Jaida Quah was unbeatable in Women’s Sabre event too.

It was a 1-2-3 finish in the Junior (U20) Women’s Sabre event with Natallie Chan clinching the title and she was joined by Jae Lim and Jaida Quah. In the U20 team events, Ashton joined forces with Thaddaeus, Cameron Alexander Tan Soliano and Josiah Wei to win the Men’s Sabre Team event. Natallie, Jaida and Sarah Sophia Tan also fought hard to win gold in the Women’s Sabre Team event.

Across all categories, our fencers faced the competition with courage, precision and heart. Every medal won reflects hours of hard training, tactical growth and the resilience to rise under pressure. Congratulations to the entire fencing team for a stellar showing at the championships. You have done us proud and inspired a new wave of aspiring fencers. Onward!