Daughter Of OT Attendant From Madhya Pradesh Wins Gold At Commonwealth Championships In Nigeria
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Khushi Dabhade from Bhopal has won a Gold Medal in the Women’s Épée Team event at the Senior Commonwealth Fencing Championships 2026. Representing the Indian national team, Khushi achieved this golden triumph at the prestigious international tournament held in Nigeria from August 9 to 14. Earlier in the same tournament, she bagged a Silver Medal in the Women’s Épée…
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Khushi Dabhade, a resident of Bhopal from a humble background, has claimed a Gold Medal at the Women’s Épée Team event at the Senior Commonwealth Fencing Championships 2026, held in Nigeria from August 9 to 14. Representing the Indian national team, Khushi achieved this accomplishment after previously winning a Silver Medal in the Women’s Épée Individual event during the same tournament.
Her fencing journey began at the Madhya Pradesh Sports Fencing Academy in Bhopal, under the mentorship of head coach Bhupendra Singh.
Born into a family where her father, Babarao Dabhade, is an Operation Theater (OT) attendant and her mother, Vidya Dabhade, works as a staff nurse in a private hospital, Khushi and her sister faced financial challenges. However, their parents consistently supported her ambitions. Coach Bhupendra Singh expressed his pride in Khushi's achievement, commending her confidence in securing the gold medal.
Like many high-performance athletes, Khushi's ultimate aspiration is to represent India at the Olympics and bring home a medal, further elevating the nation's standing in international competitions.
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