New Delhi, November 18 (Sports Desk)
Day Three of the 36th Senior National Fencing Championship delivered pure drama at the K.D. Jadhav Hall, Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, with two gripping individual finals that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.
Men’s Individual Épée: Joshy Aloshious (SSCB) Claims Gold
In a masterclass of precision and composure, Joshy Aloshious of Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) stormed to the gold medal, defeating Lokesh Vemani 15–11 in a high-quality final.
Semifinal results:
- Joshy Aloshious (SSCB) bt Sohil Sufyan Wahid 15–9
- Lokesh Vemani bt R. Sherjin (Tamil Nadu) 15–13
Women’s Individual Sabre: Shreya Gupta (J&K) Wins Epic 15–14 Thriller
The bout of the day belonged to the women’s sabre final – an absolute classic! Shreya Gupta of Jammu & Kashmir edged J.S. Jafarlin of Tamil Nadu in a heart-stopping 15–14 decider to clinch the gold medal.
Semifinal results:
- Shreya Gupta (J&K) bt Sanya (Punjab) 15–8
- J.S. Jafarlin (Tamil Nadu) bt Aakhri (Haryana) 15–14
The finals showcased India’s growing depth in fencing: lightning-fast attacks, razor-sharp parry-ripostes, and incredible mental toughness under pressure.
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What’s Next – Day 4 (November 18, 2025)
The championship now shifts to the highly anticipated team events:
- Men’s Foil Team
- Women’s Épée Team
- Men’s Sabre Team
Expect fierce state rivalries and explosive team tactics as India’s top fencers battle for national supremacy!
