Who among the following made history by becoming the first Indian fencer to qualify for the women's individual 2021 Tokyo Olympics?

Correct option is A

Ans. (a) CA Bhavani Devi

Sol.
CA Bhavani Devi created history by becoming the first Indian fencer to qualify for the Olympic Games. She qualified for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics in the women’s individual sabre category through the Adjusted Official Ranking (AOR) method after the Olympic qualifying event in Hungary in 2021.

Her qualification marked a significant milestone for Indian fencing, a sport that has had little representation on the international stage, particularly at the Olympic level. Bhavani Devi’s achievement not only highlighted her personal dedication and training but also brought much-needed attention and support to fencing in India.

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• Full name: Chadalavada Anandha Sundhararaman Bhavani Devi.

• She hails from Tamil Nadu and began fencing at the age of 9.

• Trained under the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and has also trained in Italy.

• She has won multiple medals in national and international competitions, including Asian Championships and Commonwealth Championships.

• Bhavani Devi is a recipient of the Arjuna Award (2021) for her contribution to Indian sports.

• She became a symbol of women’s empowerment and perseverance in less-highlighted sports.