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On the verge of a historic medal

India’s star fencer Bhavani Devi points to bad refereeing at Hangzhou and how that denied her a quarter-final victory, forcing her exit when she was...
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Asian Games 2023: Bhavani Devi bows loses to Chinese rival Yaqi Shaoin

In pursuit of a maiden Asian Games medal in fencing, the 30-year-old out-skilled all her five opponents to top the pool gave her a bye to the pre-quarters where she overwhelmed Tonkhaw Phokaew 15-9
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Bhavani Devi Scripts History, Wins India's First Ever Medal At Asian Fencing Championships

The 29-year-old settled for bronze after suffering a close 15-14 loss to Uzbekistan`s world No.79 Zaynab Dayibekova in the semifinals.
Zee News - Published

Bhavani Devi becomes first Indian fencer to win medal at Asian Fencing C`ships

Indian fencer C A Bhavani Devi on Monday created history by securing India`s first-ever medal -- a bronze -– at the Asian Fencing Championships in Wuxi, China
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Bhavani Devi bags women`s individual sabre gold at Senior National Championships

It was a double delight for Bhavani Devi, as her team Tamil Nadu, also won the gold in the Women`s Sabre Team event, by outplaying Kerala 45-34 in the final
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PT Usha, Yogeshwar Dutt among eight SOMs picked by IOA Athletes Commission

The other members of the Athletes Commission are PV Sindhu, Shiva Keshavan, Mirabai Chanu, Gagan Narang, Rani Rampal, Bhavani Devi, Bajrang Lal and OP Karhana
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BCCI owns Neeraj Chopra's javelin which won him the Tokyo Olympics 2020 gold medal

Apart from Chopra's javelin, BCCI also bought an angavastra, autographed by the Indian Paralympic contingent for Rs 1 crore. While Chopra's javelin that was bought by BCCI fetched the highest bid..
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Fencer Bhavani Devi defends Commonwealth Championship title

The 42nd ranked Indian defeated second seeded Australian Veronika Vasileva 15-10 in the senior women’s sabre individual category final on Tuesday
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Commonwealth Fencing Championships 2022: India's Bhavani Devi wins gold in women's sabre individual category

She won the gold medal after defeating Australia's Veronika Vasileva 15-10 in the sabre final.
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Fencing World Cup: India`s Bhavani Devi finishes 23rd in Istanbul

Bhavani, who is the only Indian fencer to ever compete at the Olympics, was the lone Indian competing in Istanbul. The World No. 56 put up an impressive performance in the pool stage, beating all six..
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India’s campaign at World Cup ends as Bhavani Devi loses

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 in the next round to exit the competition
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Bhavani Devi losses, India’s campaign in individual events ends in Fencing World Cup


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Olympian fencer Bhavani Devi receives Rs 8.16 lakh to compete in four FIE World Cups

Indian fencer Bhavani Devi receives an amount of Rs 8.16 lakhs to participate in four international fencing events.
Zee News - Published

Fencer Bhavani Devi receives her 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. However, on her return to the country, the 28-year-old met Thakur who honoured her..
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India’s Bhavani Devi wins fencing competition in France

At the Tokyo Olympics, she won her round of 64 match 15-3 against Tunisia’s Nadia Ben Azizi before going down to eventual bronze-medallist, Manon Brunet of France
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Neeraj Chopra`s javelin gets highest bid of Rs 1.5 cr during e-auction of gifts

The other favourite picks in terms of the highest bid value were the autographed fence of Bhavani Devi (Rs 1.25 Cr.), Sumit Antil`s javelin (Rs 1.002 Cr.), Angavastra autographed by the Tokyo 2020..
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Neeraj Chopra’s javelin gets Rs 1.5 crore bid in e-auction of PM Narendra Modi’s mementos

Following close on the heels of Neeraj Chopra’s gold winning javelin, which received the highest bid in terms of value, were the autographed fence of Bhavani Devi (Rs 1.25 cr), Sumit Antil’s..
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Olympian Bhavani Devi`s sword in e-auction of gifts received by PM Modi

The fence of Bhavani Devi has been included in the e-auction of gifts and mementos received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Bhavani Devi turns 28

bhavani devi turns 28
She tweeted this picture and wrote: “Everyone’s Prayers & Blessings of Almighty I am stepping towards next year of My life”
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Mary Kom has inspired me: Bhavani Devi

 India's first fencer at the Olympics CA Bhavani Devi penned a heartfelt appreciation note to Indian boxing great MC Mary Kom after she exited from Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
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DNA Explainer: What is fencing where Bhavani Devi gave India its first Olympic win

Bhavani Devi was cast aside for the Asian Games in one of the most baffling selection calls by the country's fencing governing body.
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Fencer Bhavani Devi promises to come back stronger

“I did my level best but couldn’t win. I am sorry...Thank you so much. I will come back much stronger and successful at next Olympics with all your prayers,” she tweeted thanking her coaches, the..
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Tokyo Olympics: After historical achievement, fencer CA Bhavani Devi says ‘I am sorry’

History-maker Bhavani Devi heartbreakingly apologised to the Indian fans on social after her defeat at the Tokyo Olympics.
Zee News - Published

Tokyo Olympics: CA Bhavani Devi crashes out of women`s individual sabre

tokyo olympics: ca bhavani devi crashes out of women`s individual sabre
Manon Brunet dominated Bhavani over the two halves as she defeated the Indian by 15-7 and marched into the round of 16. Experienced French fourth seed started the match-up on a great note as she..
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Tokyo 2020: Fencer Bhavani Devi eliminated in Round of 32 but not before creating Olympic record for India

Bhavani Devi became the first Indian to win a fencing match at the Olympics and qualified for Round of 32 where she lost to France's Manon Brunet.
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Olympics: Fencer Bhavani Devi reaches second round with easy win

olympics: fencer bhavani devi reaches second round with easy win
The 27-year-old Bhavani, who had narrowly missed qualifying for the Rio Olympics in 2016, got an early advantage in the first period as she raced to an 8-0 lead, defending well, and counter-attacking..
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Tokyo Olympics: History-maker Bhavani Devi crashes out after winning India’s 1st-ever fencing match

Bhavani Devi tried to deflect the inevitable by putting a fight in the last moments of the game but it was too late for FIE ranked 42 to come back in the match.
Zee News - Published

Tokyo Olympics: Fencer Bhavani Devi off to a brilliant start on Games debut

The 27-year-old Bhavani Devi did not concede a single point in the first three-minute period and raced to a commanding 8-0 lead.
Zee News - Published

Covid-19-positive mother inspires fencer Bhavani Devi

covid-19-positive mother inspires fencer bhavani devi
Bhavani, 27, earned her Tokyo Olympics qualification by virtue of an improved world ranking of 42 in Budapest.
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