Indian fencers add seven more medals on Day 2 of U-23 Commonwealth Fencing
Indian fencers secured seven additional medals on the second day of the U-23 Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria. The team performed well across women's Sabre, women's Epee, and men's Foil events.
Why it matters
This performance highlights the growing competitiveness of Indian athletes in international fencing events.
Indian fencers continued their impressive run at the U-23 Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria, by clinching seven medals on the second day of competition.
India had secured 17 medals, including four gold, at the event on the opening day, dominating both the men's and women's individual events.
Competing across the senior individual events in women's Sabre, women's Epee, and men's Foil, India added one gold, two silver, and four bronze medals to its growing tally on Monday night.
The Indian squad staged a stellar display in the senior women's Epee event, asserting strong control over the podium.
Tanishka Khatri won the gold medal while teammate Khushi Dabhade secured silver. Prachi Lohan added to the tally by sharing the bronze with Australia's Harrison Asley.
In the senior women's Sabre individual category, India delivered another impressive performance by bagging three podium spots.
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