During the summer break, the national sabre team of the Netherlands went to Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy. There, we had a one week fencing camp with two of the best Italian sabre coaches. Every day we had morning and afternoon trainings, which were very exhausting because...
Every year at the national championships, the Fencing-Oscar for Talent of the Year is always awarded by Oscar Kardolus. I did not know I was nominated, and it took me completely by surprise when Oscar decided to give it to me. I felt very honored...
This weekend I fenced at the national championships in cadets and juniors. The outcome: one gold and one silver. Although it might sound like prodigious performance. I am not completely satisfied with the result. I had hoped for two national titles, but unfortunately lost the...
This weekend I joined a France circuit tournament which was located in Tours. The competition had a massive field of participants and I managed to be ranked number one after the poules. Unfortunately, I lost the semi-finals, but I am satisfied with my result. After...
Ever since I got bronze last year, I have had the desire to win the senior nationals. I made it to the finale, where I had to fence against the opponent whom I lost from last year in the semi-finals. I unfortunately lost the finale...