Indian fencing achieved a historic milestone as Taniksha Khatri and Prachi Lohan became the first Indian women's épée fencers to reach the Main Table of 64 at the Senior World Championships, with Taniksha recording India's highest-ever individual finish in the event
Khatri, who won her three pool matches to qualify for the knockout round, had seven touches but her opponent was superior and sealed the issue to make the semifinals