Bio/Wiki
| Birth name | Bhavani Devi |
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| Full name | Chadalavada Anandha Sundhararaman Bhavani Devi |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Muruga Dhanushkodi Girls' Government High Secondary School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Bachelor's | Business Administration, Government Brennen College |
| MBA | St Joseph's Engineering College |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried | ||||
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Family
| Father | C Anandha Sundhararaman |
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| Mother | CA Ramani |
| Siblings | Suresh Kumar (investment advisor), Ganesh Ram (lawyer), Renuka (lawyer) |
| Spouse | NA |
| Children | NA |
Career
| Fencing |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| C. A. Bhavani Devi is the first Indian fencer to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. | |
| She won gold medals in sabre fencing at various prestigious championships. | |
| Bhavani received support from the Rahul Dravid Athlete Mentorship Programme. | |
| Her mother has been her main inspiration and pillar of support throughout her fencing journey. | |
| Bhavani started fencing during her time at Muruga Dhanushkodi Girls' Higher Secondary School. | |
| Despite financial obstacles, her mother ensured Bhavani could participate in international tournaments. | |
| She began competing internationally at the age of 15. | |
| Bhavani has represented India in multiple fencing championships and secured numerous medals. | |
| She has received several awards, including the 2021 Arjuna Award. | |
| Bhavani serves as an ambassador for the MY Safety Lifestyle brand. | |
| She is proficient in English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil. |