New fencing disappointment, the swordsmen immediately out

(ANSA) - TOKYO, 30 JUL - Another disappointment for Italian fencing at the Tokyo Olympics.

The blues of the men's sword (in Rio 2016 silver medal) were eliminated by Russia in the first meeting, valid for the quarter-finals, of the team event.

Italy - with Marco Fichera, Andrea Santarelli and Enrico Garrozzo on the platform - lost to the Russians 45-34.

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