# Indian fencers bag 24 medals at U-23 Commonwealth meet 2026-08-10T21:48:36+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India has won 24 medals at the U-23 Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria after two days of competition. On day one, the team secured 17 medals, four gold, four silver and nine bronze, with Indian fencers reaching the podium in all six individual events across Sabre, Foil and Epee. Nikhil Wagh (men’s Sabre), Joys Ashita (women’s Foil), Prachi Lohan (women’s Epee) and Jeferlin (women’s Sabre) won gold. On day two, India added seven more medals, one gold, two silver and four bronze, in the senior individual events. Tanishka Khatri won gold in women’s Epee, while Khushi Dabhade took silver. Aakhari claimed silver in women’s Sabre behind England’s Brierley, and Tejas Patil earned bronze in men’s Foil. The Fencing Association of India praised the squad’s “relentless dedication.” The championship runs until August 14. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - thehindu.com Tags: Commonwealth Championship, fencing, India sports, Joys Ashita, Lagos 2026, Nikhil Wagh Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/india-wins-17-medals-at-u-23-commonwealth-fencing-event/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/india-wins-17-medals-at-u-23-commonwealth-fencing-event/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.