The Pabell贸n and Palacio de Congresos El Toyo, Almer铆a, will host a high-profile International Fencing Training Camp from 7 to 18 July 2025, organisers announced yesterday.
Sponsored by the Andaluc铆a鈥檚 Gobierno de Cultura y Deportes, the camp is expected to bring together approximately 200 elite fencers, including Olympic medallists and world-class athletes, from around 12 countries. Participants will train intensively in both 茅p茅e and foil disciplines.
The initiative forms part of a broader regional strategy to position Almer铆a as a premier centre for international sports training and to foster local athletic development. Training sessions will utilise the state of the art sports facilities at El Toyo鈥檚 Pabell贸n Deportivo. Built in 2005 for the Mediterranean Games it is equipped with 35 competition standard fencing strips.
The timing aligns with preparation for major upcoming events, including the 84th Fencing World Championship in Georgia and the 2025 Summer Universiade in Rhine鈥揜uhr, Germany. National delegations will benefit from top-tier coaching, physiotherapy support, and competitive sparring.
Local officials emphasised the dual impact of the camp: enhancing Almer铆a鈥檚 profile as a sporting destination while stimulating the local economy through tourism, hospitality, and cultural exchange. The event is expected to generate hundreds of overnight stays in nearby hotels.
鈥淭his camp demonstrates our commitment to high performance sport and cements El Toyo鈥檚 reputation on the international fencing map,鈥 said Juan Jos茅 Alonso, Andaluc铆as delegate for Culture, Tourism and Sport.
With training set to begin in early July, anticipation is growing for two weeks of world鈥慶lass fencing in Almer铆a.