For RDF’s first foray into international competition, Kalina traveled to Novi Sad, Serbia, for a European Fencing Confederation event for Cadet (U17) fencers. During her time there, she fenced at a local club and made some new friends! Her extended family enjoyed supporting her in person, and coach Kevin is grateful for their wonderful hospitality. At the tournament, she fenced well in a pool of strong fencers, but unfortunately didn’t make the cut into the direct elimination round, and she finished 115th.

Full results: https://www.fencingtimelive.com/events/results/1E1ABA99F99A450BBAC0A7409BDC8894