Naples, Italy, September 30, 2023, Saudi fencer Ahmed Hazazi has achieved an impressive feat, securing a silver medal in the ongoing European Under-17 Championship held in Naples, Italy. Hazazi's remarkable journey in the tournament saw him triumph over several Italian opponents, showcasing his skill and determination.
In the initial round of 64, Hazazi demonstrated his superiority by defeating Davide Del Prete with a commanding score of 15/8. He continued his winning streak in the round of 32, surpassing Marcello Ghetti with a score of 15/10. In the round of 16, Hazazi's dominance persisted as he overtook Pietro Cambieri with a score of 15/9. The quarterfinals presented a tough challenge against Emanuele Mancini, but Hazazi emerged victorious with a close score of 15/14.
Despite displaying great resilience in the semifinals and defeating Federico Bondi with a score of 11/15, Hazazi narrowly missed the gold medal. In the men's singles final, he faced a formidable opponent in Michele Queiroli, ultimately concluding the match with a well-deserved silver medal.
Looking ahead, the Saudi Arabian national team is poised to participate in the men's and women's singles matches on the following day.
