Formula of the competition

56 fencers  
1 poules: round
 
56 fencers
8 poules of 7
Separation by : clubs
44 qualifiers
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Direct elimination : 44 fencers
 
Main tableau
4 qualifiers
 
Losers of tableau of 16
4 qualifiers
 
Tableau D
4 qualifiers
 
Tableau final