What is the meaning of iQFOiL?
QFoil is a windsurfing class selected by World Sailing to replace the RS:X for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The discipline has similarities to Formula Windsurfing, however a notable difference is that sailors only use one sail. Windsurfing equipment has evolved in design over the years and are often classified as either shortboards or longboards.Olympic Windsurfing has grown impressively since the introduction of the RS:X Class. From 4-30 knots of wind speed, the RS:X Windsurfing guarantees exhilarating racing in any wind and wave conditions where some of the other Olympic classes are not suitable to race.Windsurfing has been one of the Olympic sailing events at the Summer Olympics since 1984 for men and 1992 for women. All sailors use the same One Design boards, daggerboards, fins and sails.Windsurfing has been one of the Olympic sailing events at the Summer Olympics since 1984 for men and 1992 for women. All sailors use the same One Design boards, daggerboards, fins and sails.
What is foil in the Olympics?
There are three weapons in Olympic fencing: Foil — a light thrusting weapon; the valid target is restricted to the torso; double touches are not allowed. Epee, foil and saber are the three weapons used in the sport of fencing. While it is not unusual for fencers to compete in all three events, an athlete typically chooses to hone their skills in one weapon as they progress through their fencing lessons.The foil is a thrusting weapon only. Fencers can only score a hit by striking the point of their weapon on the defined target area of their opponent, which is limited to the torso only. Non-valid hits also stop the bout, but are not counted. The foil is governed by the rules of right of way.In foil, precision is essential, even other weapon fencers can recognize it. Sam Baldino, a KHS saber fencer, stated, “Foil is a type of fencing dedicated to the precise”. Foil fencer Matthew Waibel, finds foil to be the most difficult.