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FAI Announces Powerhouse Indian Squad For Historic Home Championship
Held at Bharat Mandapam from June 19 to June 24, this significant domestic event marks a pivotal moment for Indian sports, shaping the country's competitive path towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Over 30 countries and more than 400 top athletes will participate in this high-stakes competition. The Indian team comprises 24 athletes, 12 women and 12 men, led by trailblazer C.A. Bhavani Devi, India’s first and only fencing Olympian.
Satej D. Patil, President of the Fencing Association of India (FAI), stated, "We are absolutely thrilled and fully confident in our capability to host an exceptional, world-class tournament here in New Delhi. I have complete faith in the preparation and talent of our Indian team to perform exceptionally well on this grand stage and secure qualification spots for the Asian Games. It is our distinct privilege to welcome the very best fencers from across the globe to India, and we look forward to witnessing an extraordinary display of sportsmanship."
