# J&K fencer Shreya Gupta wins gold at Commonwealth Championship

2026-08-13T01:56:23+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Jammu and Kashmir fencer Shreya Gupta won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria, the J&K Sports Council said. Her teammate Vishal Thapar secured a silver medal in his event. The Sports Council hailed the duo for bringing laurels to the Union Territory, calling their performances a testament to the growing strength of fencing in J&K. Both athletes have showcased the potential of local talent on the international stage, the council added.

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- greaterkashmir.com <https://www.greaterkashmir.com/sports/jk-sports-council-congratulates-shreya-gupta-vishal-thapar-on-commonwealth-fencing-championship-medals-12255312>

Tags: Commonwealth Fencing Championship, fencing, J&K Sports Council, Lagos, Shreya Gupta, Vishal Thapar
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