Nigeria, March 1 -- In December 2024, Nigeria became the first sub-Saharan African nation to host the Fencing World Cup, a historic achievement.

While Nigeria's fencers didn't reach the top positions, their participation showcased their determination to establish themselves in the sport and pursue the ultimate goal: competing at the Olympic Games.

For young Nigerian fencers like Oluwasemilore Fasola, Olabaderinwa Martins, and Olumuyiwa Ige Jnr, stepping onto the international stage is both a challenge and a dream.

In interviews with PREMIUM TIMES in Lagos, these athletes embodied the discipline, ambition and resilience required to succeed in an unfamiliar territory.

"I feel fencing is a sport that is not fully appreciated in Nigeria,"...