Amita Berthier

Amita Marie Nicolette Berthier (born 15 December 2000) is a Singaporean fencer based in US. She attends the University of Notre Dame. On 16 December 2017, Berthier, a left-handed foil fencer, became the first Singaporean fencer to win a Junior World Cup title at the Havana leg in Cuba in the eight-leg series.[1][2][3]

Amita Berthier
Personal information
NationalitySingaporean
Born (2000-12-15) 15 December 2000
Singapore
Sport
SportFencing
Medal record
Representing  Singapore
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place2017 MalaysiaIndividual foil
Gold medal – first place2019 PhilippinesIndividual foil
Gold medal – first place2019 PhilippinesTeam foil
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place2018 IndonesiaTeam foil

In April 2021, she qualified for the Singapore Olympic team at the 2020 Summer Olympics, becoming the first Singaporean to win a spot through qualifying tournament.[4]

In 2023, Berthier was chosen alongside wushu athlete Jowen Lim as the flagbearers for the 2022 Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China.[5]

References
  1. Lim, Say Heng (18 December 2017). "Fencing: Maiden Junior World Cup title brings birthday delight for Amita Berthier". The Straits Times. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  2. Lim, Say Heng (17 December 2017). "Fencing: Amita Berthier wins foil title at Junior World Cup in Cuba, eyes Asian Games spot in 2018". The Straits Times. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  3. Lim, Say Heng (18 December 2017). "Singaporean teen fencer marks birthday with historic title". The New Paper. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
  4. "Fencing: Amita Berthier books Tokyo Olympics ticket after tense final in qualifying tournament". 25 April 2021.
  5. "WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (31 Jul-6 Aug)". Yahoo News. 6 August 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
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