The Fencing Association of India (FAI) has officially announced the senior national squad for the upcoming Asian Fencing Championships in New Delhi, India, following highly competitive national trials. Taking place at Bharat Mandapam from June 19 to June 24, this landmark home tournament represents a definitive turning point for Indian sports, acting as the foundation to define India’s competitive trajectory for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle. More than 30 countries and over 400 elite athletes will be participating during the high-octane competition period. The elite Indian contingent consists of 24 players, evenly split with 12 female and 12 male athletes, led by trailblazer C.A. Bhavani Devi, India’s first and only fencing Olympian. Indian Squad for Asian Fencing C’ships 2026: Women’s Foil Team: Joys Ashitha Stalinraj, Naorem Mina Devi, and Sonia Devi Waikhom Women’s Épée Team: Tanishka Khatri, Prachi Lohan, and Mitva Jesangbhai Chaudhari Women’s Sabre Team: C.A. Bhavani Devi, Shreya Gupta, Jefarlin Jani Rexlin Simla, and Shruthi Joshi Men’s Foil Team: Sachin Haryana, Sanasam Hemash Singh, Aditya Haryana, and Tejas Manoj Patil Men’s Épée …