Formula of the competition

34 fencers  
2 poules: rounds
 
Round No 1
34 fencers
7 poules (6 poules of 5, 1 poule of 4)
Separation by : regions
34 qualifiers
 
Round No 2
34 fencers
5 poules (4 poules of 7, 1 poule of 6)
Separation by : regions
27 qualifiers
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Direct elimination : 27 fencers
 
Direct tableau