The countdown is on, on the 11th and 12th of February 2023 the sports metropolis Berlin will again host the "White Bear". For the 61st time, the international epee tournament attracts fencers from all over the world to Berlin and making it one of the three oldest tournament series in the capital.
On 24 lanes, more than 200 fencers fight for two days to the qualification for the semi-finals, which traditionally take place on Sunday afternoon as a gala finale in the Historic Dome Hall in the House of the German Sport.
Also the fencing offspring may cross the blades parallel on sunday. The international U11/U13 student tournament for foil, 14th "Little White Bear", will take place on Sunday from 9:00 am in Horst-Korber-Sportzentrum. The final fights of the four age- and weapon groups will also be fought out during the Gala Finale in the Historic Dome Hall in the House of the German Sports.
Experience fascinating fencing at first hand on Saturday and Sunday morning with free admission at the Horst-Korber-Sportzentrum. Do not hesitate too long to secure tickets or VIP tickets for the spectacular fencing show at the gala finale in the Historic Dome Hall of the House of German Sports. Space is limited. We looking forward to seeing you.
61st "White Bear of Berlin" International Men's Epée tournament
Friday, 10th February 2023
18.00 - 20.00 o'clock Weapon control, Horst-Korber-Sportzentrum
Saturday, 11th February 2023, Horst-Korber-Sportzentrum
from 7.15 o'clock Weapon control
8.00 Uhr Call
8.15 Uhr Strike time
9.00 o'clock start preliminary rounds
from ca. 13.00 o'clock direct eliminations (K.O.-fights)
Sunday, 12th February 2023, Horst-Korber-Sportzentrum
from 9.30 o'clock 64er direct eliminations (K.O.-fights)
ca. 13.00 o'clock presentation ceremony for places 5-8
Gala final in the Historic Dome Hall, House of the German Sports
from 14.00 o'clock semi finals and final
14th "Little White Bear" International Youngster Foil tournament (U11/U13)
Sunday, 12th February 2023, Horst-Korber-Sportzentrum
from 9.00 o'clock preliminary rounds
ca. 13.00 o'clock presentation ceremony for places 4-8
Gala finals in the Historic Dome Hall, House of the German Sports
from 13.30 o'clock finals
Subject to change
