Formula of the competition

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