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2025 | Sports Reap Mail | Volume 4 Number 2 11Victory is not just a word; it%u2019s a feeling. And we%u2019re feeling it!The 38th National Games have not only showcased India%u2019s sporting excellence but also celebrated Uttarakhand%u2019s rich traditions and economic heritage. Our SRM-IST players contributed significantly, with 11 participants bringing home 2 Gold Medals, 7 Silver Medals, and 4 Bronze Medals. The games were held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, from January 28th to February 14th, 2025.38TH NATIONAL GAMES-2025 MEDAL WINNERS SRM IST PLAYERSSuccess on the piste isn%u2019t just about executing fast thrusts or intricate parries; it%u2019s also about reading an opponent%u2019s intentions and adapting swiftly to the changing flow of the bout. Fencers train rigorously to perfect their footwork, timing, and spatial awareness, ensuring that every move is both efficient and purposeful. Beyond physical prowess, the psychological element plays a crucial role%u2014maintaining focus under pressure, managing nerves, and leveraging even the smallest mistakes can shift the momentum in one%u2019s Favor. Ultimately, winning in fencing is about harmonizing technical skill with a tactical mindset, allowing a fencer to seize opportunities and turn the tide in the most competitive moments. Mental resilience and focus help maintain composure under pressure. Regular training, studying match tactics, and maintaining Success in fencing comes not from avoiding failure, but from learning to rise stronger after each setbackpeak physical fitness further contribute to success in fencing. As we celebrate this success, we remember that true victory in fencing, and in life, comes not from avoiding failure, but from learning to rise stronger after each setbackSRM IST Fencing (M) players won 3 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals at the Fencing Inter-Club Competition held in Bangalore on February 2025.