Wall of Fame
The MK Fencing Academy Wall of Fame recognises outstanding fencers who have demonstrated excellence, discipline, and commitment to the sport.
This page celebrates athletes who have achieved success at school, national, and international level, representing MK Fencing Academy with professionalism and pride.
Each name reflects years of structured training, resilience, and respect for fencing values.
These achievements highlight the strength of our development pathway and coaching philosophy.
Based in Dubai, MK Fencing Academy continues to support fencers of all ages, from beginner to elite level.
HALA BELSELAH
- UAE FIE Open Championships Al Ain Nov 2018 (Overall Ranked 6)
- Women’s Open Epee World Cup Dubai May 2018
- MKFA Adult Cup 1 Open Women 2016/2017: Bronze
- MKFA Adult Cup 1 Open Women 2015/2016: Gold
- GCC Championships Dubai Feb2014 Team: Silver
- GCC Championships Dubai Feb 2014 Individual: Bronze
- Qatar Grand Prix Jan 2014
- Fatma Bint Mubarak Open Women Championship Abu Dhabi Mar 2014: Bronze
- Presidents Cup Open Women Abu Dhabi 2013/2014: Gold
- UAE FIE Open Championships Ras Al Khaimah 2013/2014 Individual: Gold
- MKFA Gargash Enterprises Mercedes-Benz Epee Cup Open Women December 2013: Silver
- Qatar Grand Prix 2013
- Presidents Cup Open Women Abu Dhabi 2012/2013: Gold
- UAE FIE Open Championships AL Ain 2012/2013 Individual: Gold
- Fatma Bint Mubarak Open Women Championship Abu Dhabi Dec 2012: Gold
- GCC Championships Bahrain Nov 2011 Team: Silver
- GCC Championships Bahrain Nov 2011 Individual: Bronze
- UAE FIE Open Championships Ras Al Khaimah 2011/2012 Individual: Silver
- UAE FIE Open Championships 2006/2007: Silver
- DFC Open Fencing Championships Women: Bronze
- Dubai Open Fencing Club Individual Women: Bronze
- Dubai Open Fencing Club Local National Women: Silver
- DFC Open Fencing Championships Women 2006: Silver
- DFC Open Fencing Championships Women 2006: Gold
- Dubai Open Fencing Club Fencing Tournament 2003: Gold
ANASTASIA KOMAROW
UAE U15 National Champion 2023
UAE U17 Runner up for National Champion 2024
MKFA U13 Champion 2019-2020
MKFA U13 Champion 2020-21
MKFA U15 Champion 2020-21
MKFA U14 Champion 2021-22
MKFA U15 Champion 2022-23
MKFA U17 Champion 2023-24
MKFA U17 Champion 2024-25
International Epee Cup 2021 – 3rd Place for U15
MKFA Ambassador 2019-2025
MKFA Best Female Fencer (in age categories U12, U13, U15 and U17) 2019-2025
2 Year Athletic Scholarship 2021
2 Year Athletic Scholarship 2023
KHALID BELSELAH
- Four-time UAE representative at the Junior & Cadet World Fencing Championships, proudly competing on the global stage against the world’s top emerging fencers:
Cairo, Egypt April 2021
Toruń, Poland April 2019
Verona, Italy April 2018
Plovdiv, Bulgaria April 2017
A young talanted athlete with 33 fencing medals, including 9 from FIE National and Regional championships: 10 Gold, 12 Silver, and 10 Bronze – a testament to consistency, skill, and competitive excellence.
Boston College NCAA DIVISION I fencing Team 2020-2021
- UAE National Team Representation, Junior, Senior Dubai UAE 2019
- UAE National Team Representation, Junior, Dubai UAE 2018
- UAE National Team Representation, Junior, Dubai UAE 2017
- UAE National Team Representation, Cadet & Junior, Dubai UAE 2016
- UAE National Team Representation, Cadet Dubai UAE 2015
- UAE National Team Representation, Cadet Dubai UAE 2014
- Represented UAE in 23 Regional and International events.
- UAE FIE Official Cadet & Junior Rankings 2014-2018: No: 1
- Sporting Inspiration of the Year- 2nd Place April 2018U16 UAE Teen Sports and Fitness Awards, Dubai UAE-MKFA Fencing Ambassador, Dubai UAE: 2017-2018/ 2018-2019/ 2020-2021MK Fencing Academy (Three-time award winner)-MK Fencing Academy, Dubai UAE:Junior Overall Cup Winner 2017-2018/ 2020-2021 (two time award winner)
I began fencing when I was 11 years old because it had always been a sport that fascinated and intrigued me.
But, despite the fact that fencing has been my passion for the past seven years, it has not always been easy.
I often considered quitting because of the numerous injuries and losses.
However, it was the overwhelming support and advice I received from the coaches, as well as from my friends and family, that kept me going.
In fact, I grew up in the MKFA family and could never imagine leaving everything behind, which is why, no matter where I end up in the future, the MK Fencing Academy will always have a special place in my heart.
LYNN GEDEON
- 1st place=> under 17 Arab championship (2020-Bahrain)
- 5th place=>under 17 Asian cadet circuit (2020-Saudi Arabia)
- 1st place=> under 17 UAE nationals (2019-2020)
- 3rd place=>under 17 UAE nationals (2018-2019)
- 3rd place=>open UAE nationals (2018-2019)
- 1st place=> Arab championship team foil (2018-Jordan)
- 3rd place=>Arab championship team epee (2018-Jordan)
- 3rd place=> under 15 UAE nationals (2017-2018)
- 3rd place=> Arab championship team epee (2017-Jordan)
- 3rd place=>Arab championship team foil (2017-Jordan)
OMAR BELSELAH
- Four-time UAE representative at the Junior & Cadet World Fencing Championships, proudly competing on the global stage against the world’s top emerging fencers:
Dubai, UAE April 2022
Cairo, Egypt April 2021
Toruń, Poland April 2019
Verona, Italy April 2018
A young talanted athlete with 55 fencing medals, including 18 from FIE National and Regional championships: 11 Gold, 24 Silver, and 20 Bronze – a testament to consistency, skill, and competitive excellence.
Boston College NCAA DIVISION I fencing Team 2023-2024
Dubai College Awarded: International Sports Honours 2021
Junior & Cadet World Championships, Cairo Egypt April 2021:
FIE Cadet Final World Ranking: 48
– Junior & Cadet Arab Championships, Total of 5 medals to date: 1 Silver and 4 Bronze
- UAE National Team Representation, Junior, Senior Dubai UAE 2019
- UAE National Team Representation, Junior, Dubai UAE 2018
- UAE National Team Representation, Junior, Dubai UAE 2017
- UAE National Team Representation, Cadet & Junior, Dubai UAE 2016
- UAE National Team Representation, Cadet Dubai UAE 2015
- UAE National Team Representation, Cadet Dubai UAE 2014
- Represented UAE in 23 Regional and International events.
- UAE FIE Official Cadet Rankings 2019-2021: No1
- Sporting Inspiration of the Year- 2nd Place
April 2018
MK Fencing Academy (Six-time award winner)-MK Fencing Academy, Dubai UAE:
Junior Overall Cup Winner 2017-2018/ 2020-2021 (two time award winner)INTERVIEWS:-Pulse FM Interview: 6 November 2021
YASSER MAHMOUD EL DARAWANI
- Grand Prix France 10.03.2002 – Silver medal
- Master Championship France 12.03.2002 – Gold Medal
- Epee World Cup Epee Senior Individual Tunisia 15-16.06.2002 – Gold Medal
- Epee World Cup Epee Senior Individual Iran 17-20.07.2004 – Gold Medal
- Athens Olympic Games 2004 – Individual Epee 28th Place and Team Epee 8th Place
- UAE Al Ain Championship 23-24.12.2011 1st place Open Men Yasser Al Darwani
- Balkan Club Epee Championship Plovdiv, Bulgaria 24-26.04.2015 – Yasser Al Darwani bronze medal
- UAE Fencing Championship Men Open 28.10.2016 – Yasser Al Darwani silver medal
- UAE President’s Cup Abu Dhabi 13-14.05.2016 – Open Men
- UAE Fencing Federation President’s Cup 25-26 May 2012 Abu, gold medal Dhabi Yasser Al Darwani
- UAE Ramadan Open Championship 3-4 August 2012, RAK. Gold medal for Yasser Al Darwani
- UAE President’s Cup 31.05.2013 Yasser El Darawani Gold Medal Men
- UAE President’s Cup 2014 Abu Dhabi Yasser Al Darwani silver medal
- MK Fencing Academy Epee Cup Open Men 19.12.2014 – Yasser Al Darwani gold medal
- UAE Ramadan Men Championship Abu Dhabi Police Officers Club Yasser Al Darwani gold medal
- UAE Fencing Federation RAK Championship Open Men 18.04.2014 – Yasser Al Darwani gold medal
NOOR FARHAT
- Championat du Liban 2015 Epee Juniors Filles gold medal
- Lebanese Fencing Federation Championship Open 2014 silver medal
- 2014 Arab Championship, Doha Qatar Noor Farhat Epee Champion
- Kalba Epee Championship U17 Girls gold medal 16.05.2014
- UAE RAK Epee Open Women Championship 08.02.2013 silver medal
- MKFA Gargash Enterprises Mercedes – Benz Epee Cup 20-21.12.2013 – Open Women: Gold medal
- UAE Fencing Federation Dubai U15 Girls Epee 09.05.2012 Gold medal
- UAE Abu Dhabi U 17 Epee Championship 13.04.2012 Silver medal
ADAM GAZALET
The first time I ever fenced was when I was 8 years old at MKFA. At the time it was called the Dubai Fencing Club. Since then I have been addicted to the sport. You often hear it being described as a fast-paced game of chess…. With swords.
While a typical fencing match does look like two people waving their blades around, trying to stab each other, there are in fact a lot of tactics, as well as very precise techniques that are involved. Small and un-telegraphed movement are what we aim for and, while this is true for most martial arts, it is particularly important in fencing, as the power behind the hit does not matter as much and we rely a lot more on the speed and precision. All of that is paired with an intense mental game where you need to set up traps for your opponents while not falling in one of theirs yourself. It is a sport that trains your logic, concentration, coordination, endurance (mentally and physically) and speed.
You also need to adapt your game plan to whatever opponent you are facing as no two people fence the same. This is a sport where you learn the techniques and perfect them, so that you can eventually change them to a style that suits you more. There is not right or wrong in fencing, there is only what works and what doesn’t. This also means that even when you are the best in the world, you will still be able to learn something.
Finally, this is a sport where respect and sportsmanship are crucial. It teaches you how to always be polite, respectful and how to control your emotions in stressful situations.
All this development that you gain from fencing is what has kept me in the sport for such a long time and will keep me addicted to it for years to come. I know that no matter how good I get there will always be something new for me to learn and someone that can push me further.
ASMA ALJANAHI
Is Someone truly passionate about sport, she began her athletic journey at MKFA, where the right environment, guidance, and coaching helped turn that passion into something meaningful. She trained there for 6 years, competing nationally, earning a top 5 nationwide ranking, and achieving multiple podiums in both team and individual events. She also represented the UAE internationally, including the Women’s Épée World Cup in Dubai in 2018.
She later shifted to triathlon and has remained committed since then. Going on to become part of the first ever UAE Women’s Triathlon Team, and qualifying for multiple World Championships. Additionally 2nd , 3rd place in the GCC 70.3 cup, with multiple 70.3 Middle east Championships participations.
In 2025, she was appointed Secretary General and board member of the UAE Triathlon Federation.
MKFA was the kickoff of this entire journey, shaping her discipline, character, and leadership as an athlete and sports leader. Today, she continues that path with a clear mission: to help shape the future of sport in the UAE and open more opportunities for the next generation.
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