Jammu & Kashmir’s rising fencing star, Subhanaya Sharma, has earned the honor of donning the national colors at the prestigious Cadet and Junior Fencing World Championship set to unfold in Wuxi, China. This highly competitive tournament will be preceded by an intense, strategy-focused coaching camp, orchestrated by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in Pune, spanning from March 20 to April 11.
Subhanaya’s remarkable selection stems from her extraordinary performance at the 19th Cadet National Fencing Championship (2024-2025 season), where she showcased sheer dexterity and tenacity in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. Competing under the aegis of the Jammu and Kashmir Fencing Association, she clinched an impressive bronze medal in the Sabre event, further cementing her status as a formidable force in Indian fencing.
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Subhanaya’s ascension in the world of fencing is steered by the expertise of Ujjwal Gupta, a former international fencer revered for his indelible contributions to the sport. A recipient of both the State Award and the prestigious Sher-i-Kashmir Award, Coach Gupta’s seasoned guidance has been instrumental in honing her skills, ensuring she competes at the highest echelons of the sport.
With unwavering determination and an arsenal of refined techniques, Subhanaya Sharma is poised to make a lasting impression on the global fencing stage, carrying the hopes of Jammu & Kashmir and the entire nation with her.
