7 VBF Fencers Selected to Represent India at Asian Games 2026 in Japan

Ahmedabad, September 10, 2026: Vijayi Bharat Foundation (VBF) has achieved a significant milestone with seven of its fencers selected to represent India at the Asian Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Aichi and Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 onwards.

The VBF contingent comprises five women and two men, making this the Foundation’s largest representation at a major multi-sport event. The seven athletes will compete across sabre, foil and épée, contributing to India’s campaign in both individual and team events.

Of the 20 fencers representing India at the Asian Games, seven are VBF athletes, making a significant contribution to the national squad across all three weapons.

VBF Contingent for Asian Games 2026 – Fencing

1. CA Bhavani Devi – Women’s Sabre – Individual and Team Events
2. Karan Singh – Men’s Sabre – Individual and Team Events
3. Shreya Gupta – Women’s Sabre – Individual and Team Events
4. Naorem Mina Devi – Women’s Foil – Individual and Team Events
5. Mitva Chaudhari – Women’s Épée – Team Event
6. Kanupriya – Women’s Foil – Team Event
7. Aditya – Men’s Foil – Team Event

The athletes have been training under VBF’s high-performance programme and are currently attending the national preparatory camp at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NIS), Patiala, alongside the other members of the Indian fencing squad.

The Indian fencers are scheduled to travel to Japan on September 16 for their final preparations ahead of the Games.

The selection of seven VBF-trained fencers marks an important milestone in the Foundation’s journey to strengthen India’s high-performance fencing ecosystem. With athletes competing across all three weapons, VBF continues to focus on nurturing talent, providing high-quality training and creating a pathway for Indian fencers to excel at national and international competitions.

As the athletes prepare to take the stage in Japan, VBF looks forward to supporting its seven representatives as they compete for India at the Asian Games 2026.