Two warriors meet with swords in hand, parrying swiftly as planned; points awarded by touch so grand, what sport demands this sharp stand?
Category: Sports · Difficulty: hard
Hint: A sport where touches with blades score points under strict rules.
Answer
An Olympic fencing duel
Explanation
Olympic fencing involves quick sword duels scoring by touches. Kendo uses bamboo swords but is a different martial art.
This is a hard sports riddle — a tricky one that takes a little thought. The answer is An Olympic fencing duel.
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