Famous Guests Introduced to Fencing at Paris 2024
Celebrities have discovered the world of fencing at Paris 2024.
Paris 2024 has been quite the cultural phenomenon, not least because of the celebrity guests who have made their appearance to support the Games.
One such cameo was that of Snoop Dogg, who took to some fencing. He wasn’t just there to spectate, however. Instead, he showed up on piste with USA foilist Miles Chamley-Watson, fully suited up and ready for battle.
Miles shared the footage to his Instagram profile shortly before the beginning of Paris 2024, showing himself and Snoop taking part in a fencing match.
Miles said in his Instagram post:
“What a day hanging with my new Dawg!! Such a pleasure legend. We getting ready, not to mention my man was a natural. I think you’re ready for the Olympics now. Stay Tuned.”
Clearly, fencing with Miles had struck a chord with Snoop. He was later pictured alongside alongside Lewis Hamilton, Nina Dobrev and Shaun White, supporting USA’s Men’s Foil Team in their bronze medal match against France.
It’s always fantastic to see people discover this wonderful sport for the first time, whether or not you’re a famous rapper.
Finding a sport that suits us can be like finding a needle in a haystack, especially for young people going through school. Feeling awkward and embarrassed, being forced to go outside in freezing weather, always being picked last for a team, and not to mention the existential dread upon hearing the words ‘sports day’.
Yet physical activity is vital to keeping us healthy, both physically and mentally.
That’s where fencing comes in. Because not many young people will have tried it before, everyone starts on the same page. It’s also a creative sport, appealing to those interested in video games, books, anime and other alternative media. You pick up a sword, put your mask on, and imagine yourself as someone completely different.
Another appeal of fencing is its ability to engage with neurodiverse participants. Over the years, we have received feedback about the positive impact of fencing on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), helping them to increase physical literacy and reduce social isolation.
At We Are Forging Futures, our mission is to get young people active through the power of fencing. By offering fencing as an alternate sport in your curriculum, the children in your cohort can discover an activity that appeals to them, all while developing their confidence.
And who knows, maybe there could be a future Olympic Champion at your school?
