Tribal girl Dippanshi to represent India at Senior Asian & World Fencing Championships
Dippanshi Netam
, a promising athlete from Bhilai, securing a spot in the national team for the upcoming international fencing events.
Deepanshi will represent India at the Senior Asian Fencing Championship from June 17 to 23 Bali, Indonesia in the Foil event followed by Senior World Fencing Championship from July 22 to 30 in Tbilisi, Georgia.
Earlier, selection trials took place on April 25 and 26 April at the Indoor Stadium, Haldwani, Uttarakhand. Organised under the aegis of the Fencing Association of India, the trials witnessed fierce competition among the nation's top fencers. Out of the two participants from Chhattisgarh, 19-year-old Dippanshi Netam, daughter of R S Netam from Bhilai, delivered an outstanding performance and secured the second position. Top eight fencers each from across the nation took part in the trials held for Epee, Foil and Sabre events of the Fencing, out of which top four fencers were selected for each event. Dippanshi came second in the Foil event. "I am happy to be selected for the Indian team. This achievement is a moment of pride for the state and reflects Chhattisgarh's growing prowess in fencing," Deepanshi told TOI.Deepanshi has several national and international medals to her credit, including a bronze medal at the BRICS event, a gold medal at this years Junior Nationals, and two bronze medals at last years Junior Nationals.The other participant, Divyanshu Netam, elder sister of Dippanshi, competed valiantly. She displayed commendable skill throughout the trials, gaining valuable experience at the national level, but failed to make it to the Indian team after losing the quarter finals. Chhattisgarh Pradesh Fencing Association officials, including association president S Prakash, IAS, congratulated the selected athlete. The selected athlete will now join the national camp to prepare for the international tournaments later this year.
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