India win 7 medals on Day 2 of Commonwealth Fencing C'ship in Lagos
Synopsis
India's fencers swept seven medals across three disciplines on Day 2 in Lagos — including a near-clean-sweep of the Women's Epee podium — signalling that this is no fluke. With the championship running until 14 August, the depth India is showing across Sabre, Epee, and Foil marks a significant step up for the country's senior fencing programme.
Key Takeaways
India won 7 medals on Day 2 of the Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria on 11 August .
The medal split: 1 gold , 2 silver , and 4 bronze across Senior Women's Epee, Women's Sabre, and Men's Foil.
Tanishka Khatri won gold in Women's Epee ; Khushi Dabhade took silver and Prachi Lohan bronze.
In Women's Sabre , Aakhari won silver while Jefarlin and Shruti Joshi claimed bronze.
Tejas Patil earned bronze in Men's Foil , with gold going to Cyprus's Alex Tophalidas .
The championship continues in Lagos until 14 August .
India's fencing contingent delivered another commanding performance on Day 2 of the Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria, adding seven medals — one gold, two silver, and four bronze — to their tally on 11 August. The haul spanned three Senior Individual disciplines: Women's Epee, Women's Sabre, and Men's Foil, underscoring India's growing depth across the senior fencing circuit.
Women's Epee: India Dominates the Podium
Tanishka Khatri delivered an outstanding display to claim the gold medal in the Senior Women's Epee event. Khushi Dabhade followed with the silver, while Prachi Lohan shared the bronze with Australia's Harrison Asley. The three-medal sweep in a single discipline was the highlight of India's Day 2 campaign.
Women's Sabre: Three More Podium Finishes
India continued its strong showing in the Senior Women's Sabre individual category, securing three podium positions. Aakhari claimed the silver medal, finishing behind England's Brierley, who took gold. Jefarlin and Shruti Joshi both earned bronze medals, giving India a clean sweep of the non-gold positions in the event.
Men's Foil: Tejas Patil Earns Bronze
In the Senior Men's Foil, Tejas Patil put in a commendable effort against a competitive international field to claim the bronze medal, which he shared with England's David William. The gold went to Cyprus's Alex Tophalidas, while England's Oliver Starange took silver.
Coaching Staff and Support Team Credited
India's sustained medal-winning run has been attributed in large part to the coaching and support structure accompanying the squad. Coaches Bharatji Thakor, Shrihari Pise, and Shankar Narayanan, alongside physiotherapist Amruta Balkawade and team manager Manu Tyagi, have been integral to keeping athletes at peak readiness through the tournament.
Federation Confident of More Success
Rajeev Mehta, Secretary General of the Fencing Association of India, praised the medal-winning athletes, coaches, support staff, and officials for their dedication and achievements. The federation expressed confidence that India will sustain its winning momentum through the remainder of the championship, which runs until 14 August in Lagos.
Point of View
Sabre, and Foil suggest India is no longer reliant on one or two marquee names. The real question is whether this performance translates into sustained investment from the federation and Sports Authority of India, or remains a tournament headline that fades. Indian fencing has produced Commonwealth-level talent before without the systemic follow-through to build on it.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many medals did India win on Day 2 of the Commonwealth Fencing Championship?
India won seven medals on Day 2 — one gold, two silver, and four bronze — across the Senior Women's Epee, Women's Sabre, and Men's Foil individual events in Lagos on 11 August.
Who won gold for India at the Commonwealth Fencing Championship?
Tanishka Khatri won India's only gold medal on Day 2, claiming the top spot in the Senior Women's Epee event with an outstanding display.
Where and when is the Commonwealth Fencing Championship being held?
The Commonwealth Fencing Championship is being held in Lagos, Nigeria , and runs from 11 August through 14 August .
Which Indian fencers won medals in the Women's Sabre event?
Aakhari won silver in the Senior Women's Sabre, finishing behind England's Brierley. Jefarlin and Shruti Joshi both claimed bronze medals in the same event.
Who is part of India's coaching and support staff at the championship?
India's support setup includes coaches Bharatji Thakor , Shrihari Pise , and Shankar Narayanan , physiotherapist Amruta Balkawade , and team manager Manu Tyagi .
