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Indian fencer Bhavani Devi (Source: Bhavani Devi/Facebook)

Who is Bhavani Devi? 10 things to know about her

Here, we look at the things you should know about the first ever Indian fencer at the Olympics.
Abhijit Nair22 March 2021 5:30 PM IST
Senior National Fencing Championships

Bhavani Devi snaps up ninth title in Senior National Fencing...

India's first fencer to qualify for the Olympic Games in Tokyo, CA Bhavani Devi (Tamil Nadu), snapped up her ninth title...
Press Trust of India21 March 2021 9:05 PM IST
Tried to compete even with injuries to qualify for Olympics: Bhavani Devi

Tried to compete even with injuries to qualify for Olympics: Bhavani...

She didn't know how to pick and choose tournaments and so competed in all of them
Press Trust of India17 March 2021 9:30 PM IST
Bhavani Devi (Source: imd1.co)

Why should we cherish Bhavani Devi's historic Olympics entry?

India should cherish her journey to the Olympics. For, Bhavani Devi might have just helped kick-start a fencing...
Abhijit Nair16 March 2021 11:49 AM IST
Bhavani Devi (Source: The Indian Express)

Fencer Bhavani Devi confirms entry into Tokyo Olympics 2020

Bhavani Devi becomes the first-ever Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympics, as she makes her way to Tokyo.
The Bridge Desk14 March 2021 5:03 PM IST
Fencer Bhavani does target practice with kitbag during lockdown

Fencer Bhavani does target practice with kitbag during lockdown

India's leading fencer C A Bhavani Devi has found a rather interesting way to train amid the ongoing lockdown: she is...
Press Trust of India11 May 2020 6:31 PM IST
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Fencer Bhavani Devi edging closer to fulfilling Olympic dream

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Fencer Bhavani Devi edging closer to fulfilling...

India's hopes for a rare Olympic medal in fencing are allowed to rise currently with Bhavani Devi delivering one...
The Bridge Desk17 Dec 2019 7:55 PM IST
India inch closer to the 300-medal mark at South Asian Games

India inch closer to the 300-medal mark at South Asian Games

India inched closer to the 300-mark in the total medal count, backed by a century of gold, in the South Asian Games as...
The Bridge Desk10 Dec 2019 12:36 PM IST
Indias medal tally hits 252 at South Asian Games

India's medal tally hits 252 at South Asian Games

Indian athletes continued to sparkle at the 13th South Asian Games clinching as many as 38 medals on the seventh day....
The Bridge Desk9 Dec 2019 4:31 PM IST
Indian fencer fails doping test, puts blame on Viagra

Indian fencer fails doping test, puts blame on Viagra

Chunni Lal, an Indian fencer, was found guilty after his sample returned positive.
Karan Vinod11 Oct 2019 10:26 AM IST
Fencer Bhavani Devi wins bronze in Iceland

Fencer Bhavani Devi wins bronze in Iceland

Indian fencer Bhavani Devi bagged the bronze medal in the women's sabre category of the Tournoi Satellite fencing...
The Bridge Desk6 Oct 2019 10:23 AM IST
After bagging silver at Belgium meet, fencer Bhavani Devi eyes Olympic spot

After bagging silver at Belgium meet, fencer Bhavani Devi eyes Olympic...

Bhavani Devi went down to Anna Bashta of Azerbaijan 15-10 in the final round.
The Bridge Desk30 Sept 2019 1:14 PM IST
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