Formula of the competition

27 fencers  
2 poules: rounds
 
Round No 1
27 fencers
4 poules (3 poules of 7, 1 poule of 6)
Separation by : clubs
27 qualifiers
 
Round No 2
27 fencers
4 poules (3 poules of 7, 1 poule of 6)
Separation by : clubs
21 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 : 21 fencers
 
Direct tableau