Don’t miss the latest developments in business and finance.

Indian fencer wins silver medal at Reykjavik tourney

Image
Press Trust of India Chennai
Last Updated : Apr 29 2018 | 5:05 PM IST

India's C A Bhavani Devi won a silver medal in the sabre event of the Tournoi World Cup Satellite Fencing Championship in Reykjavik, Iceland.

The Tamil Nadu fencer went down 10-15 to USA's Alexis Browne in the final yesterday, according to a press note here.

She had beaten Parede Torres 15-9 in the quarterfinal and followed it up by getting past Guila Arpino of Italy 15-10 in the semifinal.

She posted a picture of herself with the medal on her Twitter feed.

Bhavani Devi had won a gold medal at the Reykjavik tournament last year to become the first Indian win to do so in an international fencing event.

Also Read

First Published: Apr 29 2018 | 5:05 PM IST

Next Story