LAGOS: India emerged as the overall champions at the Commonwealth Fencing Championship after producing a dominant performance in Lagos, securing a total of 35 medals across the competition.
The Indian contingent finished with 13 gold medals, eight silver medals and 14 bronze medals, underlining the country’s growing strength in fencing at the Commonwealth level.
Indian fencers delivered strong performances across the Under-23 and senior categories, consistently finishing on the podium during the four-day championship.
The medal haul reflected contributions from athletes across different events and age groups, giving India a commanding position in the overall standings.
The performance is another encouraging development for Indian fencing as the country’s athletes prepare for a busy international sporting calendar. Strong results at major multi-category competitions are expected to provide valuable momentum ahead of future championships.
The impressive showing in Lagos also highlights the depth emerging within India’s fencing programme, with younger competitors gaining international exposure alongside established performers.
