RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh’s fencing talents have once again made their mark, with tribal athlete Dippanshi Netam from Bhilai securing a place in the national team for upcoming international fencing events.
Dippanshi, 19, will represent India in the Senior Asian Fencing Championship from 17 to 23 June in Bali, Indonesia, and in the Senior World Fencing Championship from 22 to 30 July in Tbilisi, Georgia, in the Foil event.
Selection trials were held on 25 and 26 April at the Indoor Stadium in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, under the aegis of the Fencing Association of India. The trials saw tough competition among the country’s top fencers.
Out of two participants from Chhattisgarh, Dippanshi Netam, daughter of R. S. Netam from Bhilai, delivered an outstanding performance and secured second place. In the trials for the Epee, Foil, and Sabre events, the top eight fencers from across India competed, with only the top four selected for each event. Dippanshi ranked second in the Foil event.
“I’m happy to be selected for the Indian team. This is a proud moment for the state and shows Chhattisgarh’s growing strength in fencing,” Dippanshi told TOI.
She already holds several national and international medals, including a bronze medal at the BRICS event, a gold at this year’s Junior Nationals, and two bronze medals from last year’s Junior Nationals.
The other participant from the state, Divyanshu Netam, Dippanshi’s elder sister, competed well and showed strong skills throughout the trials. However, she did not qualify for the Indian team after losing in the quarter-finals.
Officials of the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Fencing Association, including president S. Prakash, IAS, congratulated Dippanshi on her selection. She will now join the national training camp in preparation for the upcoming international tournaments.
Dippanshi, 19, will represent India in the Senior Asian Fencing Championship from 17 to 23 June in Bali, Indonesia, and in the Senior World Fencing Championship from 22 to 30 July in Tbilisi, Georgia, in the Foil event.
Selection trials were held on 25 and 26 April at the Indoor Stadium in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, under the aegis of the Fencing Association of India. The trials saw tough competition among the country’s top fencers.
Out of two participants from Chhattisgarh, Dippanshi Netam, daughter of R. S. Netam from Bhilai, delivered an outstanding performance and secured second place. In the trials for the Epee, Foil, and Sabre events, the top eight fencers from across India competed, with only the top four selected for each event. Dippanshi ranked second in the Foil event.
“I’m happy to be selected for the Indian team. This is a proud moment for the state and shows Chhattisgarh’s growing strength in fencing,” Dippanshi told TOI.
She already holds several national and international medals, including a bronze medal at the BRICS event, a gold at this year’s Junior Nationals, and two bronze medals from last year’s Junior Nationals.
The other participant from the state, Divyanshu Netam, Dippanshi’s elder sister, competed well and showed strong skills throughout the trials. However, she did not qualify for the Indian team after losing in the quarter-finals.
Officials of the Chhattisgarh Pradesh Fencing Association, including president S. Prakash, IAS, congratulated Dippanshi on her selection. She will now join the national training camp in preparation for the upcoming international tournaments.
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