OK so I'm cutting it close but hey, at least I'm on time. Inspired by: Marvin the Martian, Mr Fantastic, and BSG.
Glisians are rubbery, and can stretch infinitely. This is to absorb as much heat as possible (as Gliese is extremely cold). This makes sports well.... interesting to say the least. This is my interpretation of fencing.
The snow is there for aesthetics, and to portray the temperature of the planet. Finally the black background is to show the focus on the fencers, you see this in almost all televised bouts. | 
Weekly Challenge: Gliese TV
Imaginative idea and well produced on the screen. Id add some details and meaby a bit bigger res. Even without these "fine tunes" its a rather good picture. I like the text you have at the description. 4/5, tune it a bit and Id give 5