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Tokyo Olympics 2020: On day of headlines and upsets, fencer Bhavani Devi writes history for India
Amit Kamath • 4 years agoIn 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
• 4 years agoBhavani 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.
Tokyo Olympics 2020: CA Bhavani Devi makes history, Sharath Kamal shines but Indian athletes disappoint in other disciplines
• 4 years agoThe 39-year-old Sharath defeated world bronze-medallist Tiago Polonia of Portugal, prevailing 2-11 11-8 11-5 9-11 11-6 11-9 in 49 minutes to set up a clash with Olympic and world champion Ma Long from China who is arguably the greatest table tennis player of all time.
Tokyo Olympics 2020: 26 July, Day 3 schedule of Indian athletes
Fpsports • 4 years agoHere's the full schedule of the various events involving Indian athletes at the Tokyo Olympics on 26 July, Monday.
Firstpost Masterclass: Face of fencing in India, Bhavani Devi breaks down nuances of her craft
Amit Kamath • 5 years agoThe face of fencing in India for the past few years, Bhavani Devi, took off the mesh mask to give us a glimpse behind it. In this edition of Firstpost Masterclass, she explains the nuances of the sport.
Tokyo Olympics 2020: Bhavani Devi becomes first-ever Indian fencer to qualify for an Olympics
• 4 years agoBhavani Devi qualifies through the Adjusted Official Ranking (AOR) Method.
Indian fencer CA Bhavani Devi using kitbag as target practice amidst COVID-19 lockdown
• 5 years ago26-year old CA Bhavani Devi has given fencing an identity in India and has won laurels at the international level through her hard work and determination.
Tournoi Satellite Fencing: India's CA Bhavani Devi wins silver in sabre individual category after going down to Azerbaijan’s Bashta Anna
• 6 years agoIndia's CA Bhavani Devi won the silver medal in women's sabre individual category in the Tournoi Satellite Fencing competition at Ghent, Belgium on Sunday.
India's CA Bhavani Devi wins gold in Iceland's Turnoi Satellite Fencing Championship
• 8 years agoIndia's CA Bhavani Devi has won the gold medal in the sabre event of the Turnoi Satellite Fencing Championship held at Reykjavik in Iceland.