French Women's Sabre Team Clinches Gold at 2025 World Fencing Championships

On July 30, 2025, the French women's sabre team celebrated a significant accomplishment at the World Fencing Championships in Tbilissi, Georgia, by winning the gold medal. The team claimed victory against South Korea with a final score of 45-37, marking France's second title at the championships, in addition to their earlier triumph by the épée team. This victory is noteworthy as it concludes a streak of three consecutive final losses for the sabre team at previous World Championships.

The victorious French squad, which featured vice-Olympic champion Sara Balzer, European champion Sarah Noutcha, Toscane Tori, and substitute Faustine Clapier, maintained a dominant performance throughout the competition. They successfully defeated Uzbekistan (45-36) and China (45-31) in the earlier rounds, before edging past Hungary in a tight semifinal match with a score of 45-41. Their decisive win in the final showcased their strategic prowess and teamwork, allowing them to secure the final point without ever relinquishing their lead.

This victory is part of a broader successful outing for the French delegation, which collected a total of six medals including two gold titles and several individual honors. Notably, Pauline Ranvier and Jean-Philippe Patrice each earned silver medals in foil and sabre respectively, while the women's foil team also secured silver. Additionally, Maxime Pauty's performance in foil earned France a bronze medal. Overall, the French team's performance at this championship underlines its strength and competitive edge in the world of fencing.