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Girls fencing team shines in maiden championship appearance

DOHA, July 09: The Girls fencing team of Qatar returned home with a smile after participating in the Asian Cadet and Junior Fencing Competition in Almaty, Kazakhstan 2007.

Qatar delegation was headed by Fatima Abdulla - Chief delegate, Henda - Coach including a 11-member cadet and juniors girls' fencing team.

Leading Qatar's campaign in the individual category, epeeists Fatima Dahi beat Japan and Korea 4-5, 1-5 respectively, while Noora Al Hitmi outclassed hosts Kazakhstan 4-5.

In teams category, Noora Al-Hitmi, Fatima Dahi, Hala Kamal and Abrar Al-Atef lost to Iran, while the foil team comprising Mariam Al-Khelaifi, Noora Al-Kuwari, Afraa Ateeq and Ghareeba Dahi were beaten by Kazakhstan.

Head Coad - Henda lauded the performance of Qatar fencers and said: "It was a good competition, and will help boost the moral of the players for the upcoming Arab championship in November.