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Rajasthan clinches gold on Day 4 of Child National Fencing Championship, J&K’s Arshiya takes bronze
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 12:32 PM
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On the fourth day of the Child National Fencing Championship, a Rajasthan fencer secured the gold medal while Arshiya from Jammu & Kashmir earned bronze.
The fourth day of the Child National Fencing Championship saw a strong performance from the Rajasthan contingent, which captured the gold medal in the senior‑boys category. The young fencer displayed tactical precision and speed, edging out competitors from across the country.
In the women's junior division, Arshiya representing Jammu & Kashmir secured the bronze medal after a hard‑fought bout. Her performance was praised by coaches for its composure under pressure.
The event, organized by the national fencing federation, continues to showcase emerging talent from various states, with athletes competing in foil, epee and sabre disciplines. The championship is slated to conclude later this week with final medal ceremonies.
Officials highlighted the growing interest in fencing among school‑age children and emphasized the need for better infrastructure and training facilities to nurture future champions.
The day's results add to Rajasthan's rising stature in Indian fencing, while Arshiya's podium finish marks a significant achievement for Jammu & Kashmir's sports development program.
In the women's junior division, Arshiya representing Jammu & Kashmir secured the bronze medal after a hard‑fought bout. Her performance was praised by coaches for its composure under pressure.
The event, organized by the national fencing federation, continues to showcase emerging talent from various states, with athletes competing in foil, epee and sabre disciplines. The championship is slated to conclude later this week with final medal ceremonies.
Officials highlighted the growing interest in fencing among school‑age children and emphasized the need for better infrastructure and training facilities to nurture future champions.
The day's results add to Rajasthan's rising stature in Indian fencing, while Arshiya's podium finish marks a significant achievement for Jammu & Kashmir's sports development program.