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Senior World Fencing Championships: Taniksha Khatri and Prachi Lohan etched their names into Indian fencing history by becoming the first Indian women's épée fencers to qualify for the Main Table of 64 at the Senior World Fencing Championships, marking a breakthrough moment for the sport on the opening day of the 2026 edition at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong.

Competing in the qualification rounds of the Women's Individual Épée event, the two Indians progressed through a highly competitive field after negotiating the round-robin pool stage and preliminary direct elimination bouts to secure places in the main draw. Their achievement marks the first time Indian women épée fencers have reached the Main Table of 64 at the prestigious global championship.

The nine-day competition has brought together more than 1,000 fencers from over 100 countries. India has fielded a 24-member contingent comprising 12 men and 12 women across foil, épée and sabre disciplines.