(Fencing news) Olympic 2021 Live Update: Indian fencer CA Bhavani Devi created history at her Olympic Games debut by defeating Tunisia’s Nadia Ben Azizi 15-3 to reach the Individual Sabre Round of 16. She is also India’s first ever fencer to represent the country in the Olympics and the 27 year old showcased a commanding performance.

Starting strong despite a delay in her bout, Bhavani Devi gave nothing away and raced to an 8-0 lead. Tunisia’s Azizi, being a lower ranked opponent was not given any space or time to regain momentum and remained on the backfoot with precise attacks.

For those unfamiliar with the sport, sabre fencing points are collected when a fencer touches the opponent above the waist or head with the tip of the sabre. The participant to reach 15 points first over two rounds wins the bout.

Bhavani Devi has already created history at the Tokyo Olympics, but the question remains how far can she go? The 29 seed from Chennai will now face World number 3 and 4th seed Manon Brunet of France.

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