| Taniksha Khatri | |
| Birth Name: | Taniksha Khatri |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Birth Date: | 23 September 2003 |
| Birth Place: | karnal, Haryana, India |
| Height: | 163 cm |
| Weight: | 57 kg |
| Country: | India |
| Sport: | Fencing |
| Team: | India |
| Highestranking: | 57 |
Taniksha Khatri (23 September 2003)[1] is a prominent Indian fencer specializing in the épée category. She represented India at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris in Fencing.[2] [3]
Taniksha Khatri was born and raised in Karnal, Haryana.[4] Her initial foray into sports began when she attended a summer camp organized by DAV Police Public School in 2015. It was here that she was introduced to fencing, a sport that intrigued her with its blend of speed, strength, focus, and stamina. Encouraged by her early interest and talent, Taniksha pursued fencing seriously, laying the foundation for her future achievements in the sport.[5] [6]
Taniksha Khatri initially started her career as a foil fencer, winning a gold medal in the under-14 division. Upon the recommendation of her coach, Mohit Ashwini, she switched to the épée category, where she found even greater success. She won a bronze medal in her first year competing in the épée and became a three-time Junior National Champion.[7]
Taniksha has made significant strides on the international stage. Notably, she reached the quarterfinals of the 2022 Asian Games, marking the best performance by an Indian fencer at the event.[8] She also achieved a remarkable upset at the Doha Grand Prix, finishing 31st out of 124 fencers.[9] Despite narrowly missing out on qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics, Taniksha continues to train and compete internationally, with her sights set on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.[10] [11]