With swords, axes and shields, fighters go head-to-head in medieval combat world championship
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Two fighters battle during the International Medieval Combat Federation's World Championship at Spottrup Castle, in Spottrup, Denmark, Thursday, July 23, 2026. (AP Photo/James Brooks)Two fighters battle during the International Medieval Combat Federation's World Championship at Spottrup Castle, in Spottrup, Denmark, Thursday, July 23, 2026. (AP Photo/James Brooks)A fighter from Italy awaits a battle at the International Medieval Combat Federation's World Championship at Spottrup Castle, in Spottrup, Denmark, Thursday, July 23, 2026. (AP Photo/James Brooks)Two fighters battle during the International Medieval Combat Federation's World Championship at Spottrup Castle, in Spottrup, Denmark, Thursday, July 23, 2026. (AP Photo/James Brooks)A marshal checks a fighter following a battle at the International Medieval Combat Federation's World Championship at Spottrup Castle, in Spottrup, Denmark, Thursday, July 23, 2026. (AP Photo/James Brooks)
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Two fighters battle during the International Medieval Combat Federation's World Championship at Spottrup Castle, in Spottrup, Denmark, Thursday, July 23, 2026. (AP Photo/James Brooks)