India win 3 gold on Day 3 of Commonwealth Fencing C'ship, tally hits 29
Synopsis
India's fencers swept three gold medals on Day 3 in Lagos, with Kanaglakshmi, Rajendran Shanthimol Sherjin, and Singh Karan Singh all topping their respective podiums. The haul takes India's overall tally to 29 medals at the Commonwealth Fencing Championship — a performance that underlines the country's rapid rise as a fencing powerhouse on the Commonwealth stage.
Key Takeaways
India won 3 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze on Day 3 of the Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria .
Overall tally now stands at 29 medals — 8 gold, 7 silver, 14 bronze .
Kanaglakshmi won gold and Joys Ashitha won silver in senior women's foil, locking out the top two spots.
Rajendran Shanthimol Sherjin claimed gold in senior men's epée, beating South Africa's Kruger Pieter .
Singh Karan Singh secured gold in senior men's sabre, defeating Australia's Shim Yoongi in the final.
India heads into the final day's events targeting further medals across foil, epée, and sabre disciplines.
The Indian fencing contingent delivered a commanding performance on Day 3 of the Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria on 12 August, sweeping three gold, one silver, and one bronze across senior individual events to push the nation's overall medal tally to an extraordinary 29 medals. The cumulative count now stands at eight gold, seven silver, and 14 bronze, cementing India's position as the dominant force at the tournament.
Women's Foil: India Claims Top Two Spots
Kanaglakshmi led the charge in the senior women's foil category, executing a precise and controlled campaign to claim the gold medal. Teammate Joys Ashitha followed closely to secure silver, giving India a clean sweep of the top two podium positions. England's Georgia Green and Emily Goodchild shared the bronze, finishing behind the dominant Indian pair.
Men's Epée: Sherjin Outpoints South Africa
In the senior men's epée, Rajendran Shanthimol Sherjin put on a commanding display to secure India's second gold of the day. He outpointed South Africa's Kruger Pieter, who claimed silver, while Wales' Burkhardt Marc and South Africa's Losevsky Sergey shared the bronze medals.
Men's Sabre: Singh Karan Singh Seals the Treble
Singh Karan Singh clinched India's third gold of the day in the senior men's sabre with an outstanding final-bout victory over Australia's Shim Yoongi, who took silver. Teammate Kumaresan Padma Gisho Nidhi added further to the haul by winning bronze alongside Nigeria's Akinyowasoye Oluwafolayemi.
What's at Stake on the Final Day
With the championship concluding in Lagos, the Indian contingent now turns its attention to the remaining events across foil, epée, and sabre disciplines. Building on the momentum of 29 medals across the first three days, Team India will look to close the campaign on a high and further consolidate its standing at the top of the medal standings.
Point of View
Men's epée, and men's sabre on the same day suggests coaching consistency and competitive range rather than reliance on one star. The question mainstream coverage glosses over is whether this Commonwealth dominance translates into Olympic-cycle investment and ranking points that matter at the World Cup level. Commonwealth medals are meaningful, but the real test of India's fencing ambition will be its FIE World Ranking trajectory over the next 18 months.
NationPress
12 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many medals has India won at the 2025 Commonwealth Fencing Championship?
India has won 29 medals in total through the first three days — comprising 8 gold, 7 silver, and 14 bronze — at the Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria.
Who won gold for India on Day 3 of the Commonwealth Fencing Championship?
Three Indian athletes claimed gold on Day 3: Kanaglakshmi in senior women's foil, Rajendran Shanthimol Sherjin in senior men's epée, and Singh Karan Singh in senior men's sabre.
Where is the Commonwealth Fencing Championship 2025 being held?
The Commonwealth Fencing Championship is being held in Lagos, Nigeria. Day 3 of the event took place on 12 August.
Who did Singh Karan Singh defeat in the men's sabre final?
Singh Karan Singh defeated Australia's Shim Yoongi in the senior men's sabre final to claim gold. Teammate Kumaresan Padma Gisho Nidhi also won bronze in the same event.
What events remain for India at the Commonwealth Fencing Championship?
With the championship concluding on the final day, India will compete in the remaining foil, epée, and sabre events, aiming to add to their 29-medal tally and finish the campaign strongly.
