• The first-ever Khelo India Women's Fencing League & Ranking Tournament begins at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium in New Delhi

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    The first-ever Khelo India Women's Fencing League & Ranking Tournament begins at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium in New Delhi

    Over 350 female fencers from all over India will compete in the four-day competition. More than 500 fencers will compete in the Men's Ranking Tournament, which will take place concurrently with the Women's League.

    Digital Desk: At the
    Talkatora Indoor Stadium today, the First Khelo India Women's Fencing League
    & Ranking competition is taking place. Under the auspices of the Sports
    Authority of India and Khelo India, the Fencing Association of India is in
    charge of organising the competition. From July 25 to July 29, Delhi State
    Fencing Association will hold the competition. By developing a Ranking system
    for the National Championships, FAI is establishing a framework for fencing in
    the nation.



    Over 350 female fencers from
    all over India will compete in the four-day competition. More than 500 fencers
    will compete in the Men's Ranking Tournament, which will take place
    concurrently with the Women's League. The competition will be held in the Epee,
    Foil, and Sabre disciplines in the Cadet, Junior, and Senior categories.



    At the event's opening, Shri.
    Rajeev Mehta, President of the Fencing Association of India, asserted:
    "This is the first time that the National Championships will have a
    ranking structure, and we will be holding ranking events in three phases. Due
    to their impressive performances in international competitions, we are
    determined to encourage and promote women in fencing.



    There are 18 medal events in
    the competition, and the winners of the gold medal will receive Rs. 50,000, the
    silver medal winners Rs. 40,000, and the bronze medal winners Rs. 30,000. Each
    of the fifth through eighth places will also receive Rs. 10,000 in prize money.