CA Bhavani Devi became the first ever Indian to win a fencing match at the Olympics. She won the first match against Tunisia’s Nadia Azizi who ranks world’s fourth best player. However, she lost in the second match to world top 3 player Manon Brunet of France.
After losing, Bhavani Devi who hails from Chennai, Tamil Nadu penned an emotional message saying that she would practice hard and try to win a medal in the next Olympics.
Big Day 🤺
It was Excitement & Emotional.
I won the First Match 15/3 against Nadia Azizi and become the First INDIAN Fencing Player to win a Match at Olympic but 2nd Match I lost 7/15 against world top 3 player Manon Brunet. I did my level best but couldn't win.
I am sorry 🙏 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/TNTtw7oLgO— C A Bhavani Devi (@IamBhavaniDevi) July 26, 2021
Many including Minister of Law Kiren Rijiju appreciated her and boosted her morale for her feat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi too appreciated her efforts for registering India’s first win in an Olympic fencing match.
Reacting to an emotional tweet by the Olympian, the Prime Minister tweeted that she gave her best and that is all that counts.
You gave your best and that is all that counts.
Wins and losses are a part of life.
India is very proud of your contributions. You are an inspiration for our citizens. https://t.co/iGta4a3sbz
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 26, 2021
In response to this, an overwhelmed Bhavani Devi called the Prime Minister her inspiration and thanked him for standing by her side.
When ur inspiration icon calls u an inspiration, what better day i can ask for? Ur words motivated me @narendramodi ji, U stood by me even at loosing the match, this gesture & leadership has given me boost & confidence to work hard & win upcoming matches for 🇮🇳
Jai Hind@PMOIndia https://t.co/RBZ8BFCXcO— C A Bhavani Devi (@IamBhavaniDevi) July 26, 2021
CA Bhavani Devi is the first Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympics and register a victory. She was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Her father is a Hindu priest and her mother is a homemaker. Bhavani is the fifth child of a middle-class family. She has two brothers and two elder sisters. She has won several medals at the Asian Championship and Commonwealth Championship.
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