New Delhi: He held a sword to escape from a temporary study on the sixth standard.
The little child was named Ca Bhavani Devi, the daughter of a priest, knew that it would be his fate – to write history in 2021 when the first elegant India was at the Olympics.
At 5:30 a.m., the entire country woke up to see Bhavani on the piste for the individual match of Saber Women in the Tokyo match.
Those who were still half asleep stood when Bhavani beat Nadia Ben Azizi 15-3 in his first match.
The story of the Indian fence in the match has been opened with a victory.
The next match, battle round-32, contrary to Manon Brunet – World No.
3 from France.
It was a bit too much to ask from India’s debutant in the match to pass more experienced Brunet, who won 15-7 to end India’s stay in the Tokyo match.
Bhavani bowed from the competition, but with his head holding height.
One thing Bhavani doesn’t fail in doing is putting India on the Olympic map.
Not surprisingly that he was overwhelmed, slightly choked, when he left the athlete’s village.
Image Credit: Bhavani Devi’s Twitter HandleLalking about that experience, weeks after the day of his dream came true, it still gave Bhavani Rudebump.
Quotes from an interview …
of course that day will always stay fresh in your mind.
Can you take us through your emotions on your Olympic debut morning? It was my first Olympics, so the excitement was always there.
There is also a special feeling when I was preparing for my match match.
I was a little tense at the same time and emotional when stepping onto the stage when I represent my country.
But overall it was a positive vibration for me.
You fight against Brunet No.
3 world.
Did he exchange words of encouragement at the end of the match? We smiled and welcomed each other before the match.
The referee also spoke to us.
After the match, we can touch our sword instead of shaking hands according to the Covid safety protocol.
The first @olympics experience I have given me many memories and learning.
I thank all …
https://t.co/zrrndlyllvo-CA Bhavani Devi (@ImbhavanIDVI) 1628310818000CAN You explain your emotions when you enter the Olympic Village, and when you go after your competition? That feeling is a joy and excitement.
I have been waiting for today, being in the Olympic village, around the top athletes in the world, and that happens.
When I left the village, I was happy to stay there a little longer and watch other Indian athletes.
But now I am motivated against my next goal.
Picture Credit: Twitter Handlenow Bhavani Devi that the Indian fence has marked its first appearance at the Olympics, how do you think sports are popularized in India? I think the fence is popular.
This was the first time my match was on a direct telecast, and many people watched, even at that time at 5:30 a.m.
(ist).
We need to do more camps in India, people need to be updated about fence.
Also the president of the fence association, Rajeev Mehta, has announced some time ago that they would open a training center throughout India.
Apart from this, I feel the fence must be introduced in (more) school.
Depending on the safety and availability of equipment, how easy or difficult in your opinion is to popularize the fence in India among children? Everything is difficult before it becomes easy, so we have to step by step.
It should be introduced to school and more training centers must be opened, which are already in the process.
This will help popularize sports among children in this country.
Equipment fence is expensive, but with the help of government and NGOs, it can be available for the local community.