The Fencing Association of India has announced a 24-member squad for the Senior Asian Fencing Championships 2026, to be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from June 19-24. Led by Olympian C.A. Bhavani Devi, the team will compete against over 400 athletes from 30-plus countries in a key Asian Games 2026 qualifying event.
New Delhi, June 16: The Fencing Association of India (FAI) has officially announced the senior national squad set to represent the country at the upcoming 26th Senior Asian Fencing Championships 2026 in Delhi, following highly competitive national trials.
Taking place at Bharat Mandapam from June 19 to June 24, this landmark home tournament represents a definitive turning point for Indian sports, acting as the foundation to define India's competitive trajectory for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle. More than 30 countries and over 400 elite athletes will be participating during the high-octane competition period.
The elite Indian contingent consists of 24 players, evenly split with 12 female and 12 male athletes, led by trailblazer C.A. Bhavani Devi, India’s first and only fencing Olympian.
Indian Squad For Asian Championships Announced
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