Formula of the competition

27 fencers  
1 poules: round
 
27 fencers
4 poules (3 poules of 7, 1 poule of 6)
Separation by : clubs
21 qualifiers
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Direct elimination : 21 fencers
 
Main tableau
4 qualifiers
 
Losers of tableau of 16
4 qualifiers
 
Tableau D
4 qualifiers
 
Tableau final