Daijiworld Media Network – Lagos

Lagos, Aug 13: Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) sportsperson Shruti Joshi added a gold medal to her individual bronze by helping India clinch the top spot in the women’s team sabre event at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, Nigeria.

Joshi had earlier won a bronze medal in the women’s individual sabre event at the championships. Her latest victory in the team event gave her a two-medal haul and added another international achievement to her growing tally.

The Commonwealth Fencing Championships began on August 9 and will conclude on August 14, bringing together fencers from across the Commonwealth.

According to the CISF, Joshi’s performance reflects the force’s continued efforts to promote sports and support its athletes through structured training, professional coaching and institutional backing.

Her performance was supported by the CISF Fencing Coaching Team under coach Gaurav Kumar. The CISF Director General and senior officers congratulated Joshi, her coach and all those associated with her campaign.

Joshi was among two CISF athletes to win individual bronze medals at the championships. Annu Priya from Haryana secured bronze in the women’s individual epee event, while Joshi claimed bronze in the individual sabre competition before going on to win team gold.

The CISF said the performances of both athletes have brought recognition to the force and strengthened India’s presence at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships.

For Joshi, the team gold marked a memorable finish to her campaign in Lagos, with medals coming in both the individual and team events.