Bhavani Devi becomes first Indian to win bronze medal at Asian Fencing Championships in China

Bhavani Devi becomes first Indian to win bronze medal at Asian Fencing Championships in China

• Olympian C. A. Bhavani Devi has created history by defeating reigning World Champion Misaki Emura in the Asian Fencing Championship quarterfinal and securing India its first-ever medal at the event.
• The Indian fencer stunned the world number one 15-10 to enter the women’s sabre semifinal.
• Bhavani, however, lost to Uzbekistan’s Zaynab Dayibekova in the semifinals, 15-14, securing a bronze medal. 
• Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur has congratulated Bhavani Devi for her victory.
• Bhavani Devi as a trailblazer and an inspiration to fellow athletes. He said, Bhavani Devi elevated the sport to the recognition it deserves.

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Published date : 22 Jun 2023 06:26PM