Four young fencers from Maharashtra won the bronze medal in the Under-17 Épée category at the 21st Cadet National Fencing Championship in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. The team comprising Kiara Purandare, Janhvi Jadhav, Vidhi Patil, and Sarang Shetkar delivered a commendable performance. Haryana claimed gold, Punjab secured silver, and Maharashtra finished third.
Mumbai: Four young fencers from Maharashtra made the state proud by winning the bronze medal in the Under-17 Épée category at the 21st Cadet National Fencing Championship, organised by the Fencing Association of India at Rudrapur, Uttarakhand.
The championship bouts were held at Shivalik Hall in the Manohar Sarkar Stadium.
The Maharashtra team comprised Kiara Purandare from Mumbai, Janhvi Jadhav from Latur, Vidhi Patil from Pune, and Sarang Shetkar from Nashik. Three of the four participants competed in the bout against Haryana. Kiara and Janhvi scored 15 points each, while Vidhi scored 13 points. Despite a strong performance, Maharashtra lost to Haryana.
The championship saw participation from more than 650 athletes representing 28 states. Competitions were held across the Foil, Épée, and Sabre categories. The tournament served as an important platform for top-ranking athletes seeking qualification for broader national and international sporting circuits.
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