Formula of the competition

23 fencers  
1 poules: round
 
23 fencers
4 poules (3 poules of 6, 1 poule of 5)
Separation by : clubs
18 qualifiers
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Direct elimination : 18 fencers
 
Main tableau
4 qualifiers
 
Losers of tableau of 16
4 qualifiers
 
Tableau D
4 qualifiers
 
Tableau final