Tokyo Olympics: After historical achievement, fencer CA Bhavani Devi says ‘I am sorry’

History-maker Bhavani Devi heartbreakingly apologised to the Indian fans on social after her defeat at the Tokyo Olympics.

Indian fencer Chadalavada Anandha Sundhararaman Bhavani Devi, also known as CA Bhavani Devi rewrote history on Monday (July 26) by becoming first from her country to win a fencing match at the Olympics. In the round of 64 match, Bhavani overpowered Tunisia's Ben Azizi Nadia by 15-3 in just 6 minutes and 14 seconds to become the first Indian in history to win the match at Olympics. However, India and Bhavani’s joy was short-lived as she lost the round of 32 match against France’s Manon Brunet in women’s individual sabre here at Makuhari Messe B Hall Yellow Piste. History-maker Bhavani heartbreakingly apologised to the Indian fans on social after her defeat. “It was Excitement & Emotional. I won the First Match 15/3 against Nadia Azizi and become the First INDIAN Fencing Player to win a Match at Olympic but 2nd Match I lost 7/15 against world top 3 player Manon Brunet. I did my level best but couldn't win. I am sorry,” Bhavani tweeted.