The
48th edition of the CITY OF BARCELONA INTERNATIONAL TROPHY
, a fencing world cup event, will be held on February 7th, 8th and 9th, 2025, in the women’s épée category, classified by the Fédération Internationale de Escrime as category “A”.
The Catalan Fencing Federation and the Real Federación Española, in collaboration with the Barcelona City Council, the Consell Català de l’Esport, the Unió de Federacions Esportives de Catalunya and the Institut Nacional d’Educació Física de Catalunya, organize this prestigious competition.
The Catalan Fencing Federation and the Real Federación Española, in collaboration with the Barcelona City Council, the Consell Català de l’Esport, the Unió de Federacions Esportives de Catalunya and the Institut Nacional d’Educació Física de Catalunya, organize this prestigious competition.
The first edition of the “Ciutat de Barcelona” was held on November 3th, 1957 at the Barcino Tennis Club. This tournament was then known as the “Copa Ciudad de Barcelona” (Barcelona City Cup), and was contested for men’s epee, and to win this trophy you had to win it twice in a row or three times alternately. The first edition was won by the Swiss fencer Umberto Menegalli, but the first fencing artist to win this cup was the Frenchman Gabriel Lassalle, winner of the third and fourth editions (in 1959 and 1961 respectively).
After 20 years, the Catalan Fencing Federation decided to recover this trophy, and in 1981 the fifth edition was held, although it was contested for foil and only at a national level. In 1982 this tournament regained its international character and in 1986 it returned completely to its origins, being contested for men’s epee. In the following editions, the International City of Barcelona Trophy has been gaining a high participation rate of elite fencers, which allowed it to achieve in 1989, in its fourteenth edition, the qualification of World Cup by the Fédération Internationale de Escrime, making this competition one of the most prestigious in the world.
Since 2005, the “Ciutat de Barcelona” has been contested for women’s epee and in 2019, in its forty-third edition, the record of participation in this competition was established, with 280 fencers of 55 different nationalities.
Year after year, the best fencers in the world meet at the “Ciutat de Barcelona”, as demonstrated by the fact that, during the last editions, Olympic Champions, World Champions and winners of the World Cup of the last two decades have participated. In this edition, the presence of the best specialists in the world in the female epee modality is also expected. It promises to be a spectacle of plasticity, struggle and sportsmanship.
After 20 years, the Catalan Fencing Federation decided to recover this trophy, and in 1981 the fifth edition was held, although it was contested for foil and only at a national level. In 1982 this tournament regained its international character and in 1986 it returned completely to its origins, being contested for men’s epee. In the following editions, the International City of Barcelona Trophy has been gaining a high participation rate of elite fencers, which allowed it to achieve in 1989, in its fourteenth edition, the qualification of World Cup by the Fédération Internationale de Escrime, making this competition one of the most prestigious in the world.
Since 2005, the “Ciutat de Barcelona” has been contested for women’s epee and in 2019, in its forty-third edition, the record of participation in this competition was established, with 280 fencers of 55 different nationalities.
Year after year, the best fencers in the world meet at the “Ciutat de Barcelona”, as demonstrated by the fact that, during the last editions, Olympic Champions, World Champions and winners of the World Cup of the last two decades have participated. In this edition, the presence of the best specialists in the world in the female epee modality is also expected. It promises to be a spectacle of plasticity, struggle and sportsmanship.
It is a great privilege to welcome you to this prestigious edition of the Barcelona City International Women's Epee Tournament, no less than the 48th edition, an event that has managed to establish itself as an indispensable meeting point for the best fencers in the world. This tournament not only represents a high-level competition, but also an opportunity to strengthen ties between different cultures, thus celebrating the spirit of unity and collaboration that characterizes fencing.
On behalf of the Catalan Fencing Federation, I would like to sincerely thank the effort and dedication of all the athletes, coaches, referees and delegates who traveled from different corners of the world to share this experience with us. Barcelona, with its rich sporting heritage and tradition of hospitality, opens its doors to offer you an unrivaled environment where sport and coexistence go hand in hand. We are deeply honoured that this city will once again become the epicentre of elite women's fencing, and we are sure that each and every one of those present will find this tournament a unique opportunity to enjoy and learn.
It is also a special moment to express our gratitude to the institutions that support us and to our sponsors, without whose collaboration this event would not be possible. The commitment to promoting sport and supporting the values it embodies is invaluable for the growth of fencing and for strengthening the international community of athletes.
We encourage each participant to compete with honour and respect, to show the excellence and effort that characterise our discipline, and to live this tournament as an experience that goes beyond the results, an experience that strengthens learning and human ties. To our athletes, who represent their nations and loudly carry the values of sacrifice and perseverance, we wish the greatest success in each fight. May this tournament be remembered not only for the level of competition, but for the camaraderie and inspiration that will be shared here.
With this inauguration, we will begin a few days of great challenges and opportunities, of personal and collective triumphs. Welcome to Barcelona, and may the International Women's Epee Tournament be an unforgettable event for everyone!
On behalf of the Catalan Fencing Federation, I would like to sincerely thank the effort and dedication of all the athletes, coaches, referees and delegates who traveled from different corners of the world to share this experience with us. Barcelona, with its rich sporting heritage and tradition of hospitality, opens its doors to offer you an unrivaled environment where sport and coexistence go hand in hand. We are deeply honoured that this city will once again become the epicentre of elite women's fencing, and we are sure that each and every one of those present will find this tournament a unique opportunity to enjoy and learn.
It is also a special moment to express our gratitude to the institutions that support us and to our sponsors, without whose collaboration this event would not be possible. The commitment to promoting sport and supporting the values it embodies is invaluable for the growth of fencing and for strengthening the international community of athletes.
We encourage each participant to compete with honour and respect, to show the excellence and effort that characterise our discipline, and to live this tournament as an experience that goes beyond the results, an experience that strengthens learning and human ties. To our athletes, who represent their nations and loudly carry the values of sacrifice and perseverance, we wish the greatest success in each fight. May this tournament be remembered not only for the level of competition, but for the camaraderie and inspiration that will be shared here.
With this inauguration, we will begin a few days of great challenges and opportunities, of personal and collective triumphs. Welcome to Barcelona, and may the International Women's Epee Tournament be an unforgettable event for everyone!
It is a great privilege to welcome you to this prestigious edition of the Barcelona City International Women's Epee Tournament, no less than the 48th edition, an event that has managed to establish itself as an indispensable meeting point for the best fencers in the world. This tournament not only represents a high-level competition, but also an opportunity to strengthen ties between different cultures, thus celebrating the spirit of unity and collaboration that characterizes fencing.
On behalf of the Real Federación Española de Esgrima, I would like to sincerely thank the effort and dedication of all the athletes, coaches, referees and delegates who traveled from different corners of the world to share this experience with us. Barcelona, with its rich sporting heritage and tradition of hospitality, opens its doors to offer you an unrivaled environment where sport and coexistence go hand in hand. We are deeply honoured that this city will once again become the epicentre of elite women's fencing, and we are sure that each and every one of those present will find this tournament a unique opportunity to enjoy and learn.
It is also a special moment to express our gratitude to the institutions that support us and to our sponsors, without whose collaboration this event would not be possible. The commitment to promoting sport and supporting the values it embodies is invaluable for the growth of fencing and for strengthening the international community of athletes.
We encourage each participant to compete with honour and respect, to show the excellence and effort that characterise our discipline, and to live this tournament as an experience that goes beyond the results, an experience that strengthens learning and human ties. To our athletes, who represent their nations and loudly carry the values of sacrifice and perseverance, we wish the greatest success in each fight. May this tournament be remembered not only for the level of competition, but for the camaraderie and inspiration that will be shared here.
With this inauguration, we will begin a few days of great challenges and opportunities, of personal and collective triumphs. Welcome to Barcelona, and may the International Women's Epee Tournament be an unforgettable event for everyone!
On behalf of the Real Federación Española de Esgrima, I would like to sincerely thank the effort and dedication of all the athletes, coaches, referees and delegates who traveled from different corners of the world to share this experience with us. Barcelona, with its rich sporting heritage and tradition of hospitality, opens its doors to offer you an unrivaled environment where sport and coexistence go hand in hand. We are deeply honoured that this city will once again become the epicentre of elite women's fencing, and we are sure that each and every one of those present will find this tournament a unique opportunity to enjoy and learn.
It is also a special moment to express our gratitude to the institutions that support us and to our sponsors, without whose collaboration this event would not be possible. The commitment to promoting sport and supporting the values it embodies is invaluable for the growth of fencing and for strengthening the international community of athletes.
We encourage each participant to compete with honour and respect, to show the excellence and effort that characterise our discipline, and to live this tournament as an experience that goes beyond the results, an experience that strengthens learning and human ties. To our athletes, who represent their nations and loudly carry the values of sacrifice and perseverance, we wish the greatest success in each fight. May this tournament be remembered not only for the level of competition, but for the camaraderie and inspiration that will be shared here.
With this inauguration, we will begin a few days of great challenges and opportunities, of personal and collective triumphs. Welcome to Barcelona, and may the International Women's Epee Tournament be an unforgettable event for everyone!
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