Bhavani Devi looks for financial support

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Fencer CA Bhavani Devi, who won the silver medal in the U-23 Asian Fencing Championships, was felicitated by the Tamil Nadu Fencing Association recently.
Fencer CA Bhavani Devi, who won the silver medal in the U-23 Asian Fencing Championships, was felicitated by the Tamil Nadu Fencing Association recently.

The Washermanpet resident wants to compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics

C.A. Bhavani Devi, a resident of Washermanpet, has been winning medals at the International level quite consistently.

Recently, the 20-year-old won a silver medal in the sabre category of the Asian u-23 fencing championship in Philippines. Though blessed with a fantastic touch and control in a sport that is yet to get any recognition in India, Bhavani’s major problem has been sponsorship.

She has quite a few events—World Cup (USA), Asian Championship (China) and World Championship (Hungary) coming up and the Chennai girl is desperately scouting for funding.

Bhavani now trains in Kerala, but hopes that the Tamil Nadu Government will recognise her achievements and guide her in her dream of competing in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Bhavani was felicitated by W.I. Davaram, president, Tamil Nadu Olympic Assocation, recently.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> Features> Downtown / by Special Correspondent / October 25th, 2014