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Bhavani Devi Scripts History, Wins India's First Ever Medal At Asian Fencing Championships

The 29-year-old settled for bronze after suffering a close 15-14 loss to Uzbekistan`s world No.79 Zaynab Dayibekova in the semifinals.

Jun 19, 2023, 20:08 PM IST

Olympian fencer Bhavani Devi receives Rs 8.16 lakh to compete in four FIE World Cups

Indian fencer Bhavani Devi receives an amount of Rs 8.16 lakhs to participate in four international fencing events.

Dec 24, 2021, 18:46 PM IST

Bhavani Devi wins fencing competition in France

The 28year old Indian Fencer Bhavani Devi won the Charlellville National Competition in France in the women's individual sabre event.

Oct 18, 2021, 16:00 PM IST

Tokyo Games: Bhavani Devi becomes first Indian fencer to qualify for Olympics

Bhavani Devi qualifies through the Adjusted Official Ranking (AOR) Method. Two individual spots were up for grabs for the Asia and Oceania region based on the World Rankings as of April 5, 2021.

Mar 15, 2021, 09:25 AM IST

Pakistan begins fencing border with Afghanistan amid tense ties

The Pakistan Army said the "phased fencing of entire Pakistan-Afghanistan border has commenced".
 

Jun 20, 2017, 20:26 PM IST

Lost and Found: Rio Olympian thanks 'Signora Mara' for medal found in rubbish heap

The Turin-based woman found his medal among a heap of rubbish outside a train station in the northern city.

Nov 14, 2016, 00:19 AM IST