Formula of the competition

44 fencers  
2 poules: rounds
 
Round No 1
44 fencers
7 poules (2 poules of 7, 5 poules of 6)
Separation by : clubs
35 qualifiers
 
Round No 2
35 fencers
5 poules of 7
Separation by : clubs
28 qualifiers
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Qualification at the end of the poules on 1 round
Ranking at the end of the poules on 2 rounds
 
Direct elimination : 28 fencers
 
Direct tableau