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New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appreciated efforts of India’s fencing player C A Bhavani Devi who registered India’s first win in an Olympic fencing match before bowing out in the next round.
Reacting to an emotional tweet by the Olympian, the Prime Minister tweeted: “You gave your best and that is all that counts. Wins and losses are a part of life. India is very proud of your contributions. You are an inspiration for our citizens.”
Narendra Modi
@narendramodi
You gave your best and that is all that counts. Wins and losses are a part of life. India is very proud of your contributions. You are an inspiration for our citizens.
C A Bhavani Devi
@IamBhavaniDevi
Big Day
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
