Muscat: Fencer Al Moutaism al Maskari representing Quryat Club clinched the title of Men's Junior Foil category competition while Salma al Dughaishi representing Salalah Club emerged as Ladies Junior Epee category winner at the Sultanate of Oman Fencing Championship, which concluded at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bousher.

Eight clubs participated in the Championship including Muscat, Oman, Al Nahdha, Qurayat, Ahli Sidab, Salalah, Al Bashaer and Masirah.

Al Maskari's triumph was registered after he defeated Ali al Busaidi (Oman Club) 10-5 in the final. Ammar al Azizi from Ahli Sidab claimed third place, edging Ali al Hinai (Oman Club) in the play-off. Al Dughaishi defeated Jana al Sharji (Al Bashaer) 10-5 in a thriller in the final.

The third edition of Oman Fencing Championship was organised by the Oman Fencing Committee (OFC). HH Sayyida Hujaija bint Jaifar Al Said was the chief guest of the event, awarding trophies and medals to the top winners during the final ceremony.

Khalid bin Said al Shuaibi, OFC chairman, thanked all domestic clubs for their cooperation: "A special thanks to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth and all related government and private sectors for their continuous support. The local event assisted in enhancing the technical performance of the national fencers and helped boost the sport across the Sultanate."