Greetings,
I am Mokshada Choudhary, a dedicated 16-year-old fencer with national accolades, currently deepening my academic prowess in the 11th grade.
My vision is clear: to carve a professional path in fencing and to proudly represent our country in the Olympics, a dream I am committed to turning into reality through further training abroad.
My Fencing Journey:
My journey with the sword began at the age of 13, during my 9th-grade year. While I was an avid badminton player, the discovery of fencing captivated me completely. There was an immediate connection, a calling almost, to this elegant and strategic sport, and I’ve been passionately engaged with it ever since.
Notable Achievements:
1. RANKED 1 ST UNDER 14 GOA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND PARTICIPATED IN 22 ND
SUB JUNIOR (UNDER-14) NATIONAL FENCING CHAMPIONSHIP HELD AT
CUTTACK FROM 26-29 MARCH 2021.
2. RANKED 1 ST IN JUNIOR WEST BENGAL STATE FENCING CHAMPIONSHIP AND
PARTICIPATED IN 29 TH JUNIOR NATIONAL FENCING CHAMPIONSHIP HELD AT
SONIPAT, HARYANA FROM 29-29 DEC 2021.
3. RANKED 1 ST IN WEST BENGAL STATE FENCING CHAMPIONSHIP AND
PARTICIPATED IN 30 TH JUNIOR NATIONAL FENCING CHAMPIONSHIP HELD AT
CUTTAK FROM 27-29 JUNE 2022.
4. RANKED 1 ST IN WEST BENGAL STATE FENCING CHAMPIONSHIP AND SELECTED
FOR NATIONAL CADET TRIALS FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES AT CUTTACK
FROM 02-04 JULY 2022.
5. PARTICIPATED IN ALL INDIA RANKING CADETS NATIONAL FENCING
TOURNAMENT AT NEW DELHI FROM 25-28 JULY 2022 AND RANKED 25 POSITION
AT NATIONAL LEVEL.
6. PARTICIPATED IN ALL INDIA SLECTION TRIALS FOR UNDER 23 ASIAN FENCING
CHAMPIONSHIP HELD AT PUNE FROM 22-23 SEPT 2022 AND PLACED AS
RESERVE NO 1 FOR ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP.
7. RANKED 1 ST IN WEST BENGAL STATE JUNIOR FENCING CHAMPIONSHIP AND
PARTICIPATED IN 31 ST JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HELD AT NASHIK FROM
05 TO 07 DEC 2022.
8. CLINCHED SILVER MEDAL IN KHELO M P YOUTH GAMES HELD AT BHOPAL FROM
01-04 OCT 2023.
9. CLINCHED GOLD MEDAL IN ZILA PARISHAD SCHOOL GAMES AT DIVISION LEVEL
HELD AT PUNE FROM 05-06 OCT 2023.
10. CLINCHED GOLD MEDAL IN 5 TH CADET M P STATE FENCING CHAMPIONSHIP 2023-
2024 HELD AT GWALIOR FROM 02-03 DEC 2023 AND GOT SELECTED TO
PARTICIPATE IN CADET NATIONAL GAMES – 2023.
11. CLINCHED GOLD MEDAL IN 7 TH M P JUNIOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 2023-2024
HELD AT BHOPAL FROM 10-11 DEC 2023 AND GOT SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN
COMING JUNIOR NATIONAL GAMES – 2023.
12. CLINCHED SILVER MEDAL IN 9 TH M P SENIOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 2023-2024
HELD AT BHOPAL FROM 10-11 DEC 2023 AND GOT SELECTED TO PARTICIPATED
IN COMING SENIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP – 2023.
The Uniqueness of Fencing:
Fencing stands apart for its fusion of dynamic athleticism, mental strategy, and precise execution. Each of the three disciplines—foil, épée, sabre—offers a unique challenge, requiring fencers to outwit their opponents with rapid decisions and swift movements.
The Value of Fencing for School-Age Children:
Introducing fencing to school-age children is more than about learning a sport; it’s about fostering discipline, enhancing mental agility, and promoting physical health. As a relatively novel sport in our country, fencing offers a fresh and exciting discipline that can enrich young lives in multifaceted ways.
Mission for This Lecture:
Fencing, while celebrated globally, is still burgeoning in our nation. My aim is to shed light on how this sport has shaped my goals and instilled in me a sense of purpose and discipline. Particularly for young girls, fencing can be a powerful tool for empowerment, teaching valuable life skills and perseverance. Through this lecture, I aspire to broaden the horizons of our youth and ignite a passion for fencing among new audiences.
Join me as we explore the art of fencing and its transformative power in shaping champions, both in the arena and in life.
