India secured its first overall Commonwealth Fencing Championships title in Lagos after an impressive medal haul across senior and Under-23 competitions.

BulletsIn

• India collected 35 medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos, including 13 gold, 8 silver and 14 bronze medals.
• The championship was held from 9 to 12 August 2026 and featured foil, épée and sabre events across individual and team categories.
• India dominated the Senior Team events, winning 5 of the 6 gold medals and adding silver in the remaining Men’s Foil competition.
• Taniksha Khatri created history by winning Senior Women’s Épée gold after defeating fellow Indian Khushi Dabhade 15–7 in the final.
• Senior individual gold medals were also won by Kanaglakshmi, Rajendran Shanthimol Sherjin and Karan Singh in their respective fencing events.
• India’s overall performance earned the Wilkinson Sword Trophy, awarded since 1982 to the Commonwealth nation with the best championship performance.
• The historic achievement marks India’s maiden overall title at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships and highlights the country’s growing strength in fencing.