A combat sports continue to attract more youngsters

Nivediya L. Nair, a defending champion in the fencing Épée category, was drawn to the sports as an eight-year-old a decade ago. Nakshathra A.R. was captivated by the valiant display of sword play by C.A. Bhavani Devi, the first Indian fencer to qualify for an Olympics, at Tokyo Olympics held in 2021.