The 2016 Asian Juniors and Cadet Fencing Championships was officially opened by FCA President Celso Dayrit and Saudi Arabian Fencing Federation Sami Al Bakr in a colorful Opening Ceremonies in Dammam Saudi Arabia on February 20, 2016. This championships is a historic one as the 24 events in cadet and juniors are held in 2 different cities in 2 adjacent countries. This situation may be the first of its kind not only in Asia, but in the whole world of fencing.
There are eight events held in Dammam in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on February 20 to 23, followed by 16 events in Manama in the Kingdom of Bahrain on February 25 to 29.
A total of 583 fencers have registered to participate, representing 28 Asian countries.