Indian fencer, Bhavani Devi creates history by becoming the first from our country to qualify for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
Picking up the modern competitive sport with a full-face masked helmet, lacing up the shoes and holding the sword, the Indian female fencer is all set to represent Indian at the Olympics under her Italian coach Nicolo Zanotti.
From individual endeavour and blazing ambition to speed of movements, Bhavani Devi has kept an eye on the Olympics and the Sabre World Cup at Seoul in South Korea has helped her achieve her dream. Trained in Europe, she has earned world championship points which helped the fencer to be assured of a spot.
Sending best wishes to Bhavani Devi, sports minister Kiren Rijiju shared this news on Twitter and we are proud of the fencer on achieving this milestone. Have a look at the tweet:
Congratulations to Indian fencer Bhavani Devi who has qualified for Tokyo Olympics! She has become the 1st ever Indian fencer to achieve the feat. My best wished to @IamBhavaniDevi pic.twitter.com/NFGJzuB4Dx
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) March 14, 2021
