Formula of the competition

29 fencers  
2 poules: rounds
 
Round No 1
29 fencers
6 poules (5 poules of 5, 1 poule of 4)
Separation by : regions
29 qualifiers
 
Round No 2
29 fencers
5 poules (4 poules of 6, 1 poule of 5)
Separation by : regions
23 qualifiers
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Direct elimination : 23 fencers
 
Direct tableau