← Back to list
Lightsaber duelling is now a competitive sport
Feb 19, 2019
Image: Lucasfilm
Lightsaber duelling, a common feature in Star Wars movies, is now an official competitive sport in France!
The French Fencing Federation says it gave the recognition, to encourage more people to take up the sport.
This, after it held a held a national-level lightsabre tournament near Paris earlier this month, which proved to be popular.
Image: Photo from the first lightsaber duel tournament in France
Find out what's happening in the entertainment world today and don't miss out on the current scores of your favourite sport!
Make sure you tune in to PETRONAS News Update on MIX fm at these times:
Weekdays
7am, 8am, 9am, 10am, 5pm, 6pm
Weekend
8am, 10am, 12pm
Weather