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'This person is a man, and I'm a woman': Fencer disqualified for refusing to fight opponent she claims is transgender
April 04, 2025 1:32 pm
American fencer Stephanie Turner told Fox News that the issue turned her from lifelong-Democrat to a Republican
As 7-month pregnant Egyptian fencer competes at Paris Olympics, we ask expert if combat sport during pregnancy is safe
August 01, 2024 9:30 am
Certain physical activities can be helpful during pregnancy. But is it the case with combat sport like fencing? Let's find out
An Indian fencer lent a competitor her electric jacket at World Championships, now she gets a surprise award
December 08, 2023 2:22 pm
Maria Akshita received the Fair Play Award at the world body FIE's annual awards in Egypt; Akshita act of help stemmed from her own experience of competitors not helping her when she was 14.
Ukraine fencer Olga Kharlan disqualified after refusing to shake hands with Russian opponent
July 28, 2023 12:14 am
Kharlan, a four-time Olympic medallist and world champion, won the individual sabre bout 15-7 and then refused to shake hands with her opponent, instead offering her sabre to tap blades.
Bhavani Devi scripts history, becomes first Indian fencer to win medal in Asian Championships
June 19, 2023 4:17 pm
Bhavani Devi, who became the first Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympics, exited in the round of 32 at the Tokyo Games.
Fencing Nationals: For Indian fencers, sharing kits and equipment are thing of the past... well almost
March 25, 2023 7:08 am
Days of shared kits aren't completely in the past, but receding slowly as the various schemes of SAI, Khelo India, Universities, state governments and nonprofits equip fencers with up-to-date gear.
Chandigarh fencer shines in team’s bronze medal victory in girls’ U-14 category
January 16, 2023 1:38 am
Bhatia, who is a student of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh, along with her team-mates scored a win over Uttarakhand in the bronze-medal match and secured the medal for the Chandigarh team. A total of 21 states competed in the national championship.
Bhavani Devi to test skills in National Games to prepare for bigger events
September 25, 2022 6:34 pm
The Chennai-born Bhavani has parted ways with Italian coach Nicola Zanotti and is currently being coached by legendary French fencer Christian Bauer.
Bhavani Devi wins gold, defends Commonwealth Fencing Championship title
August 10, 2022 5:43 pm
Since becoming the first Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympics, the Chennai-born Bhavani has had a steady rise in her sport.
Bhavani Devi loses, India's campaign in individual events ends in Fencing World Cup
January 15, 2022 2:33 pm
Bhavani Devi, ranked 55th in the world, had received a bye in the round of 128 but she suffered a 8-15 loss to Spain's Elena Hernandez .
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