| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Asian Cadet Cup India-2025 (International fencing tournament) |
| Location | Haldwani, Uttarakhand (Venue: Manaskhand Hall, Indira Gandhi Sports Stadium) |
| Inauguration Date | September 19, 2025 |
| Chief Guest | Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami |
| Organizer | Fencing Association of India |
| Significance | First international fencing event in India |
| Participants | 250+ athletes (150 Indian, others from Tajikistan, Syria, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia) |
| Sports Growth | Rising popularity of fencing among Indian youth; inspiration from Bhavani Devi (Arjuna Awardee) |
| Govt Initiatives | - Sports Legacy Plan: 23 academies in 8 cities - ₹517 crore investment in infrastructure - 4% sports quota in govt jobs - Out-of-turn jobs for medal winners |
| Infrastructure | - Pantnagar Airport expansion - New train services for athletes/tourists - First Sports University & Women's Sports College (Haldwani) |

