Bhavani Devi

Fencer Bhavani Devi looking to test new techniques, strategies during National Games

Bhavani, who was the lone Indian fencer at the Tokyo Olympics last year, will be one of the attractions at the upcoming multi-sport event.

Fencer Bhavani Devi finishes 23rd in Istanbul World Cup, best show this year

India's first Olympian fencer C Bhavani Devi finished 23rd out of 166 participants in the women's individual sabre event of the FIE World Cup in Istanbul.

Year in Review 2021: Top 10 Indian sporting moments of the year

The year was one to remember for Indian sports lovers with numerous unforgettable moments at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. There were some massive feats and there were unnecessary controversies. We take a look at the top-10 sporting moments from an Indian perspective.

Fencer Bhavani Devi receives Arjuna Award from Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Bhavani could not attend the sports awards ceremony on Saturday as she was participating in a competition in France.

Fencer Bhavani Devi wins individual women's sabre event in Charleville National Competition

She is currently ranked 50th in the world and is the top-ranked fencer from India.

Tokyo Big Picture: Covering the Olympics is a game of chance

You know Mirabai Chanu could sleep-lift her way to a silver in her weight class. But at that same time, there's a boy, Saurabh Chaudhury, 19 years of age, shooting at a venue 30 kms away, who has a chance to do better: he can win gold. So that’s who you took a chance on.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 'Need to improve technically', Bhavani Devi on disappointment and learnings from Games

Bhavani Devi speaks about life in Tokyo Olympics' COVID-19 bio-bubble, mental pressures of being an athlete and the disappointment of missing out on a medal.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Kuwait's 58-year-old medallist to Philippines' first-ever gold, most inspiring stories from Games

Firstpost takes a look at some of the most exciting stories from Tokyo Olympics 2020

Tokyo Olympics 2020: On day of headlines and upsets, fencer Bhavani Devi writes history for India

In the fencing hall at Tokyo on Monday, there were upsets galore and even a marriage proposal. But the story of the day was an Indian fencer, Bhavani Devi, making it to the grand stage of the Olympics.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: ‘You gave your best’, PM Narendra Modi tells CA Bhavani Devi after fencer’s historic run ends at Games

Bhavani Devi began her campaign with a confident 15-3 win against Tunisia's Nadia Ben Azizi but bumped into Rio Olympics semi-finalist Frenchwoman Brunet in the next round, which she lost 7-15.