Indian fencers win two gold, three silver and four bronze medals at Commonwealth Championship
New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- India continued its impressive medal-winning run at the Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria. After securing 17 medals on the opening day on Monday, Indian fencers added more Medals to the country's tally.
Karan Singh and Sherjin Shanthimol clinched gold medals for India in the senior men's events last night. In the men's Sabre final, Karan Singh staged a remarkable comeback against Australia's Yoongi Shim. Trailing 7-11, Karan fought back strongly to win the bout 15-12 and claim the gold medal. In the men's Epee final, Sherjin Shanthimol defeated second-seeded South African fencer Pieter Kruger 15-6 in a comfortable victory to secure the top spot.
India also won a bronze medal in the senior men's Fo...
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