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The Austrian Fencing Federation was assigned with the honorable task of organizing the European Cadet Championships 2011. The competitions with approximately 470 participants from 38 countries were held in the Carinthian capital Klagenfurt and were organized by the KAC (Athletic Association Klagenfurt), who managed to ensure the flawless progress of the championships. Once again the European Fencing Confederation (EFC) has proven its open and welcoming attitude towards the partnership with the European Fair Play Movement (EFPM), which is an important step forward to develop sport in the spirit of fairness and tolerance, thus strongly supporting the development of solidarity, mutual tolerance, team work and fair play among young people.

In this spirit the EFPM in association with the EFC awarded:

Philip Marsh from the British cadet epée team:

The British team was behind against the French team, fighting for progressing to the quarter finals, when Philip Marsh stepped on the piste against his opponent for the last bout. Despite being two hits behind he fairly acknowledged his hit on the floor, resulting in the referee cancelling his “hit”. In the end the French team won the exciting and close fight by one hit 19:18.

Swedish men epée team: The Swedish team declared their willingness to fence on the piste against the Israeli team, despite the latter facing disqualification because of one of their team members being shown the Black Card for "Offence against sportsmanship”. Finally, the Israeli team won the fight.

The awards were handed over by EC EFPM member Katarina Raczova and EFC General Secretary Max Geuter.