Chennai : Bhavani Devi, India’s trailblazing sabre fencer and the first Indian to compete in Olympic fencing, is all set to compete in the World Fencing Championships starting July 26, 2025. The Chennai-born athlete has a remarkable career marked by historic achievements including becoming the first Indian to win a medal at the Asian Fencing Championships (bronze in 2023) and winning gold twice at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships (2018, 2022). Bhavani, who started fencing at age 10, has steadily risen through the ranks with multiple international medals, supported by national bodies such as the Sports Authority of India and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). Her preparations have included intense training stints in Europe as she targets top performances to qualify for her second Olympics and push Indian fencing onto the global stage.
Bhavani’s style, known for the speed and aggression characteristic of sabre fencing, has earned her accolades and recognition as a national icon inspiring many young women in sports. In 2021, she made history at the Tokyo Olympics and has since maintained strong international form, highlighted by top-10 finishes at the Asian level and steady participation in World Cup events. The Indian fencing community views her as a torchbearer who is expanding the sport’s reach and competitive standards in India. As she enters the 2025 World Championships in Cairo, Bhavani Devi carries the hopes of a growing fencing nation, poised to make an impact with her tactical prowess and experience on the biggest stage.
All facts and achievements have been cross-verified with authoritative sources including the Fencing Association of India, Olympic biographies, and recent championship records to ensure accuracy.
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