RIFAC Fencer Medals at Regional Youth Tournament in NY September 26-28, 2025

Elias Kaba from Seekonk scored a gold medal win in epee competition at the Premier Challenge Regional Open Circuit fencing tournament held at Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY, September 26-28, 2025.  He competed against 49 other eager athletes in Y-14 Men’s Epee, an event restricted to fencers aged 14 and under.  Elias overwhelmed the competition in pools with victories in every bout; this excellent result promoted him to first place after the preliminary round and earned him a bye going into direct elimination.  His first DE bout was uneventful with an easy 15 to 8 point win.  The next four DE bouts were closer, but Elias ultimately prevailed to reach the top of the podium and win gold, a personal achievement and a bonus for his home club, the Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club (RIFAC) located in E. Providence.