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Transfer from Hotel to the Venue
How do I get from the official competition hotels to the venue and back? See the schedules below. Hotel guests receive the Bern Ticket, which entitles them to free use of public transportation in zones 100/101. Ask for the Bern Ticket at the hotel reception when you check in. Hotels Ibis EXPO, Novotel EXPO To…
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Four years at the top of the world: Alexis Bayard (SUI)
Alexis Bayard has been one of the defining figures in Swiss fencing for several years. The épée fencer has established himself among the world’s best with consistently strong performances at the highest international level and has been one of the most important athletes in the Swiss national team for around four years.
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Team Switzerland: to consistency under new leadership
The Swiss epee team is causing a stir internationally: Two victories in four World Cup team competitions speak for themselves. The breadth of the squad is particularly pleasing – alongside the established players, young athletes are also performing at the highest level. The anticipation for the team competition on Whit Sunday is correspondingly high.
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Competition Venue
The Berne World Cup takes place in the Mobiliar Arena in Gümligen. How to get there Coming by carA1 to Thunstrasse/Route 6 in Muri bei Bern, take exit 13-Muri on the A6. Then turn right in the direction of Gümligen.At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit in the direction of Gümligen. Then follow the…
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Obituary René Burkhalter (founder of the Grand Prix Bern, now the Berne World Cup)
The fencing world mourns the loss of René Burkhalter, the visionary founder of the Bern Grand Prix of epee fencers, which was established in 1965. Thanks to his passion and tireless work, the tournament established itself as one of the most important events in international fencing. Today, the competition is part of the World Cup,…
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Thank you very much!
The organizing committee would like to thank all volunteers, club members, referees from Switzerland and abroad, and the international federation officials present for their active help in making this year’s Berne World Cup a success! Special thanks go to the partners and sponsors as well as the authorities, whose support makes the organization of such…
