Francisco Dayrit Sr.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Don Paco |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Born | June 15, 1907 |
| Died | March 17, 1983 (aged 75) |
| Sport | |
| Country |
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| Sport | Fencing |
Don Francisco Limjuco Dayrit Sr., also known as Don Paco, is a Filipino fencer and is dubbed as the Father of Philippine Fencing. He founded the then Philippine Amateur Fencers Association in the 1930s which was incorporated in 1957. He was instrumental for campaigning for the recognition of the sports body by the FIE. The sports body was recognized in 1967. He is one of the personalities included at the FIE Hall of Fame.[1][2]
References
- ↑ "Fencing Day marked". Tempo. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- ↑ "FIE 100 - Dayrit Sr., Francisco L. (PHI)". International Fencing Federation. Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
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