Jana Al Sharji Wins World Cup Silver for Oman in San José

Muscat, October 24, Jana Al Sharji of the Sultanate of Oman's national fencing team won the silver medal and finished second in the cadet women's individual épée (under 17) at the FIE Cadet and Junior Épée World Cup, held at the National Gymnasium in La Sabana, San José, Costa Rica, from 22 to 25 October 2026.

The road to the final

Jana reached the final on 22 October after three wins in the direct-elimination rounds, by 15–8, 15–6 and 13–12, before finishing second after the final, which she lost 11–15 to Chloe Liu of Canada, according to the bout record of the International Fencing Federation. The result is one of the most significant international results for Omani fencing in the cadet category.

A national team on the world stage

The Sultanate took part in the championship with Jana Al Sharji, Israa Al Siyabi and Salma Al Daghishi, led by Captain Hisham Karshood, head coach of the national team. The squad competed in the cadet (under 17) and junior (under 20) categories in a World Cup that brought together fencers from 26 nations.

Next stops

The national team's international programme continues with the Asian Under-23 Fencing Championships in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Cadet and Junior Épée World Cup in Manama from 5 to 8 November, and the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, where Jana Al Sharji will represent the Sultanate in the women's épée.

The Oman Fencing Committee congratulated Jana Al Sharji and the technical staff on the silver medal, and expressed its appreciation to Sohar International for its continued partnership in supporting the sport in the Sultanate.