Russia won the team event at the FIE Women's Sabre World Cup in Orléans ©Getty Images

Russia claimed team gold at the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Women's Sabre World Cup event in the French city of Orléans.

The Russian team overcame South Korea 45-41 at Palais des Sports to triumph. 

They defeated Venezuela 45-25, China 45-31 and Hungary 45-26 on their way to the final, while South Korea got past Canada 45-31, Spain 45-42 and Ukraine 45-43. 

Olga Nikitina was part of the victorious Russian team, having taken silver in the individual competition yesterday. 

Team competition also took place at the Men's Épée World Cup at Sporthalle Wankdorf in the Swiss capital Bern. 

Olga Nikitina was part of the winning Russian team, having already earned a silver medal in the individual event ©Getty Images
Olga Nikitina was part of the winning Russian team, having already earned a silver medal in the individual event ©Getty Images

France emerged as the winners, narrowly beating Italy 45-44. 

Their journey to the final included a 45-50 victory against Japan and a 45-39 win against China. 

Italy edged past Ukraine 32-31 in the semi-final, having also overcome South Korea 43-32 in the final eight.  

Italy had more success at the FIE Women's Foil World Cup at the Cairo Stadium Indoor Halls Complex, defeating Russia 42-40 in the gold-medal contest. 

They had beaten France 45-38 in the semi-final, having thrashed Canada 45-24 beforehand.