New Delhi,aug 13
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) sportsperson Shruti Joshi added a gold medal to her individual bronze by helping India claim the top prize in the women’s team sabre event at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, Nigeria.Joshi, who had earlier secured bronze in the women’s individual sabre event at the championships, produced another strong performance in the team competition to secure the gold medal and add another international honour to her growing medal tally.The Commonwealth Fencing Championships began on August 9 and will conclude on August 14 in Lagos, bringing together fencers from across the Commonwealth. According to a press release from CISF, Joshi’s double-medal performance has also brought recognition to the force, which has continued to support its sportspersons through structured training, professional coaching and institutional backing.Her success at the championships has been attributed to her dedication and hard work as well as the training and guidance provided by the CISF Fencing Coaching Team under coach Gaurav Kumar.
The Director General of CISF and senior officers of the force congratulated Joshi, the coaching team and all personnel associated with her campaign for the achievement. They also lauded her performance on the international stage and wished her continued success in future competitions.
