Bhavani Devi became the first Indian to win a bronze medal at the Asian Fencing Championships in China.

  • Olympian CA Bhavani Devi created history by defeating reigning world champion Misaki Emura in the quarterfinals of the Asian Fencing Championships, giving India its first medal at the event.
  • The Indian fencer defeated the world number one 15-10 to enter the women’s saber semi-finals.
  • However, Bhavani lost 15–14 to Uzbekistan’s Zainab Daybekova in the semi-finals and settled for the bronze medal.

Qns : Which Indian player became the first Indian to win a bronze medal at the Asian Fencing Championships 2023 in China?
(A) Karan Singh
(B) Bhavani Devi
(C) Taniksha Khatri
(D) None of the above
Ans : (B) Bhavani Devi

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