Formula of the competition

52 fencers  
2 poules: rounds
 
Round No 1
52 fencers
10 poules (2 poules of 6, 8 poules of 5)
Separation by : clubs
52 qualifiers
 
Round No 2
52 fencers
10 poules (2 poules of 6, 8 poules of 5)
Separation by : clubs
52 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 : 52 fencers
 
Direct tableau