TEHRAN, June 20 (Mehr News Agency) – National fencers of Azerbaijan Republic will participate in the World Cup qualifiers to be held here on July 1-3, said the Azeri coach Friday.

Azeri Manager Olek Agafonov added his team comprises six fencers.

 

“Tehran is hosting the World Cup qualifiers,” said the coach adding the Cuban capital Havana will hold the world event -- sponsored by the International Fencing Federation -- on October 3-13.

 

Iran has a special status since the international body picks the reliable countries for holding such competitions, added Agafonov.

 

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