Why These High School Students Founded Fencing for a Purpose

22/07/2024 28 min Episodio 56
Why These High School Students Founded Fencing for a Purpose

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This special episode features three remarkable high school students: Nikhil Khanna, Theodore Tikhomirov, and Alex Wolfe.Nikhil Khanna is a 10th-grade student from Texas who began fencing at the age of 9. He has achieved impressive national results and co-founded Fencing for a Purpose to introduce more people to the sport and provide opportunities for children with disabilities.Theodore Tikhomirov, from Chicago, started fencing at 8 years old and has also seen considerable success in national and regional competitions. He is passionate about making fencing accessible and helping fencers who lack resources to compete.Alex Wolfe, originally from Tampa and now residing in Maryland, began fencing epee at 9. With a strong commitment to community service, Alex co-founded Fencing for a Purpose to raise awareness about fencing and make the sport more inclusive.Let's hear their story and learn more about their journey and vision for the future.Fencing for a Purpose websiteVisit the USA Fencing websiteFollow USA Fencing on InstagramRead a transcript for this episode
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