Formula of the competition

33 fencers  
2 poules: rounds
 
Round No 1
33 fencers
6 poules (3 poules of 6, 3 poules of 5)
Separation by : clubs
32 qualifiers
 
Round No 2
32 fencers
6 poules (2 poules of 6, 4 poules of 5)
Separation by : clubs
32 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 : 32 fencers
 
Direct tableau