Romania’s men’s sabre team to compete for bronze medal at 2026 Senior World Fencing Championships

30 July 2026 Romania’s men’s sabre team will fight for bronze at the World Championships in Hong Kong after losing against South Korea in the semifinals (44-45). Comprising Vlad Covaliu, Radu Nițu, Răzvan Ursachi and George Dragomir, Romania’s sabre team defeated Italy in the quarter-finals, with a score of 45-36. Previously, Romania’s team had defeated Great Britain (45-17) and Venezuela (45-30). The Romanian sabre fencers lost by a decisive touch in the semifinal against South Korea, after being led 35-26 at one point. In the second-to-last bout, however, fencer Vlad Covaliu won 12-5, recovering points for Romania. In the final bout, Radu Nițu entered at 38-40. The score was tied at 44, but Oh Sanguk scored the final touch. From the stands, Mihai Covaliu, Olympic champion and former coac