The Fencing World Championships - Turin

Turin is having quite a year. In February there were the Winter Olympics, in April the International Book Festival, a couple of months ago the Chess World Championships - and now it is hosting the Fencing World Championships (no, not to see who can put up a fence the quickest!)
On Saturday 30th September there was the opening ceremony, held in the main piazza. It was a beautiful event - everybody could enjoy it, not just those who buy tickets to watch opening ceremonies in stadiums. They should do it like this more often.
Below are a few photos captured by an excited onlooker.
By the way, does anyone know the collective term for Fencers?

Storm Trooping

Light Saber Champion from a galaxy far far away

Demonstration

Close to the action

The Romans are here

Fighting with big sticks

I left my outfit at home!

Dropping in for tea

"I think this is too big!"

They're not so tough without the masks

Fenced in

A fence of fencers