Odisha CM Congratulates Bhavani Devi on Winning Gold at Commonwealth Fencing Championship in London

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has congratulated C A Bhavani Devi on wining Gold for India in Senior Women’s Sabre individual category at Commonwealth Fencing Championship in London.

Congratulate @IamBhavaniDevi on winning #Gold for India in Senior Women’s Sabre individual category at Commonwealth Fencing Championship in London. May she continue to excel in her sporting career and inspire youngsters. Wish her all the best for future.

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) August 11, 2022

Bhavani Devi won the gold medal in the ongoing Commonwealth Fencing Championship in London, defending the title she won last time.

The 42nd-ranked Indian fencer defeated second-seeded Australian Veronika Vasileva 15-10 in the senior women’s sabre individual category final.

Since becoming the first Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympics, the Chennai-born Bhavani has had a steady rise in her sport.