BANGKOK - Iran cadet girls’ epee team claimed the bronze medal in the Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championship in Bangkok on Sunday.

The Iranian team defeated Japan 45-42 for the bronze medal of the event. Iran boys’ sabre had already won bronze in the competition as well.
The event covered all six fencing disciplines in both the male and female sections of the Junior and Cadet categories.
Iran took part in the event with seven girl and 12 boy fencers.
The Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championship started on March 6 and lasted eight days