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Tokyo Olympics: Fencing LIVE Day 3, July 26 - Bhavani Devi scripts historic win for India - Updates, Scores, Result, Blog
Bhavani Devi bows out of the round of 32 Individual Women's Sabre event.
Bhavani Devi
Welcome to The Bridge's LIVE Blog for Fencing on Day 3 of the Tokyo Olympics.
India's star fencer Bhavani Devi won her first match and scripted history at the same time. She will now be in action in the Round of 32 Individual Women's Sabre event. The match is expected to start at 7:40 AM IST on the 26th of July.
Stay tuned for all the latest updates!
Live Updates
- 26 July 2021 12:57 AM GMT
Next opponent
Bhavani Devi's next opponent is Brunet Manon who is the current World No 3.
- 26 July 2021 12:53 AM GMT
Match review
Read our very own match review on Bhavani Devi's fencing bout right here. You don't want to miss this one.
- 26 July 2021 12:51 AM GMT
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.
- 26 July 2021 12:31 AM GMT
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.
Bhavani with her Italian coach Nicolla Zanotti - 26 July 2021 12:24 AM GMT
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.
- 26 July 2021 12:23 AM GMT
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.
- 26 July 2021 12:18 AM GMT
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.
— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) July 26, 2021
She meets Manon Brunet of France next.#Fencing pic.twitter.com/AJwDbFJRTg - 26 July 2021 12:14 AM GMT
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??
- 26 July 2021 12:12 AM GMT
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.
