The Challenge International d’Escrime X-SYSTRA (X-SYSTRA International Fencing Challenge) is hosted every year by students of the École polytechnique. The 33rd edition will be held on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th February 2025 at the École polytechnique, in Palaiseau, Essonne, Île-de-France, France. This international student competition hosts individual tournaments on Friday and team tournaments on Saturday, in all three weapons, for ladies and for gentlemen. Each year more than 250 competitors take part in this event, coming from many European and French universities. Fencers and their accompagnists can choose among several formulas, spanning from only competition to the all-inclusive formula, which includes meals, activities, accommodation and transport (while on-site) We’re looking forward to seeing you!