Bhavani Devi upsets Olympic medallist Ozaki but falls short in Coupe Acropolis main draw. Her campaign was cut short in the next round as she suffered a setback against China’s Zhang Xinyi in the Table of 64 match. The 31-year-old Indian made history as India’s first-ever Olympic fencer at the Tokyo 2020 Games. The victory over Ozaki was a statement performance for Bhavani, highlighting her resilience and ability to compete with the world’s best. The Indian fencer had put up a solid performance in the pool stage, winning four out of her six bouts to finish third in her group. Her strong start set the tone for her campaign, but the challenge in the main draw proved tougher. She struggled to find her rhythm and could not recover, eventually bowing out with a 9-15 defeat. The match took place in Athens, Greece, on March 10, 2025. It was the first match of the 2025 CoupeAcropolis.