The international governing body of fencing is giving a qualified thumbs-up to FranceB次元官网网址檚 embrace of lightsaber duels.

The Associated Press reported this week on the growth of lightsaber dueling in France, after the French fencing federation gave the nascent sport its official blessing.

WATCH:

The International Fencing Federation, or FIE, said Tuesday that although it doesnB次元官网网址檛 include lightsaber fencing as one of its official disciplines, it is B次元官网网址渋nterested in how this new event progresses.B次元官网网址�

Responding to AP questions sent two weeks ago, federation official Serge Timacheff said the FIE has been in touch with FranceB次元官网网址檚 federation about lightsaber events, rules, and equipment.

By email, Timacheff said: B次元官网网址淲e are always watching new trends in swordplay, and we are interested in observing the development and adoption of it in the French Fencing Federation.B次元官网网址�

The Associated Press

Like us on and follow us on