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Fencer Bhavani Devi promises to come back stronger
Updated On: 27 July, 2021 11:39 AM IST | Tokyo | PTI
“I did my level best but couldn’t win. I am sorry...Thank you so much. I will come back much stronger and successful at next Olympics with all your prayers,” she tweeted thanking her coaches, the government and her family for backing her.
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Bhavani Devi (right) competes against France’s Manon Brunet. Pic/AFP
India’s first ever fencer in the Olympics, CA Bhavani Devi, lasted two rounds at the Games, her historic maiden appearance ending with a loss to World No. 3 Manon Brunet in the women’s individual sabre event here on Monday.
Bhavani, 27, began her campaign with a confident 15-3 win against Tunisia’s Nadia Ben Azizi but bumped into Rio Olympics semi-finalist Frenchwoman Brunet in the next round, which she lost 7-15.
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