Brazilian wheelchair fencers train in France

Jovane Guissone, Sandro Colaco, Vanderson Chaves, Karina Maia and Moacir Ribeiro are taking part in an exchange training programme in Frejus, France 17 Apr 2017

Jovane Guissone Silva of Brazil celebrates winning Gold during his Mens Epee Category B Gold Medal match against Chik Sum Tam of Hong Kong China at the London 2012 Paralympic Games

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By Brazilian Paralympic Committee

Following an invitation from French coach Jean Deleplancque, Brazilian wheelchair fencers Jovane Guissone, Sandro Colaco, Vanderson Chaves, Karina Maia and Moacir Ribeiro travelled to Frejus, France, to take part in an exchange training programme until 18 April.

Coaches and athletes from 12 different countries will participate in this event, which aims to spread knowledge about the sport amongst Olympic and Paralympic professionals.

More information is available (in Portuguese) on the Brazilian Paralympic Committee’s website.