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Olympics: Fencer Bhavani Devi reaches second round with easy win
Updated On: 26 July, 2021 08:34 AM IST | Tokyo | IANS
The 27-year-old Bhavani, who had narrowly missed qualifying for the Rio Olympics in 2016, got an early advantage in the first period as she raced to an 8-0 lead, defending well, and counter-attacking to score points. She used the `right of way` rule to her advantage as she used her quick reflexes to parry attacks by Nadia and score points.
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Tunisia`s Nadia Ben Azizi (L) compete against India`s Bhavani Devi Chadalavada Anandha Sundh in the women’s individual sabre qualifying bout during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Makuhari Messe Hall in Chiba City, on July 26, 2021. Pic/AFP
CA Bhavani Devi, the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympics in fencing, added another feather to her cap as he reached the Round of 32 in women`s individual sabre competition at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday.
Bhavani Devi, from Chennai, outplayed Nadia Ben Azizi of Tunisia 15-3 to move into the Round of 32. She will next meet World No 3 Manon Brunet of France.
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