Tokyo Olympics: Fencing LIVE Day 3, July 26 - Bhavani Devi scripts historic win for India - Updates, Scores, Result, Blog
Next opponent
Bhavani Devi's next opponent is Brunet Manon who is the current World No 3.
Match review
Read our very own match review on Bhavani Devi's fencing bout right here. You don't want to miss this one.
Why I am supporting Bhavani Devi at the Tokyo Olympics?
Bhavani Devi has put fencing on the Indian map after she qualified for the Tokyo Olympics. Devi was also the first to win Gold at the 2019 Commonwealth Fencing Championship.
How Italy became a fencing powerhouse in the Olympics?
The 17th century saw a rise in rivalries between the Italian fencing schools namely the Bolognese and Neapolitan. This made them enhance the skill of sword fighting that was even utilised in various Wars across the years. The tradition continued till the late 19th century which finally culminated in the founding of the Federazione Italiana Scherma in 1909.
What's next for Bhavani?
History has been scripted by Bhavani after she manages to win her first match but beyond that, it will be interesting to see how she fares against the top sabre fencers in the world.
Do not go anywhere
We cannot stress on how important this victory is for India. Read our prediction and stay tuned for the 2nd match of Bhavani Devi that is set to take place at 7:40am.
What a way to start Day 3!
BHAVANI DEVI IS THROUGH TO THE ROUND OF 32#BhavaniDevi catches her opponent off guard to take the win 1️⃣5️⃣-3️⃣.
She meets Manon Brunet of France next.#Fencing pic.twitter.com/AJwDbFJRTg— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) July 26, 2021
History maker
Who would have thought but it is what it is. Bhavani Devi has written her name time and again in the history books of India and does so again. Is this the beginning of a lucky day for India at the Olympics??
What a match it has been
The final score is 15-3 and this an absolute road roller of a match for the India. The Tunisian was no match for her and was seeminlgy caught off guard in the initial stages of the match.
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