In this episode, Don Anthony welcomes Avin Rai, a senior sabre fencer from Massachusetts and one of the pillars of the Ohio State men’s sabre squad. Avin reflects on his path from discovering fencing in a second-grade after-school program to becoming a 2025 NCAA qualifier, First Team All-CCFC honoree, and a consistent top performer at conference and regional championships. Don and Avin dive into the highlights of his Buckeye career — including Top 8 finishes at the CCFC Championships in all three seasons, back-to-back strong showings at the NCAA Regionals, and key contributions toward multiple team and sabre squad titles. Avin shares insights into the mindset behind his 2024–25 season, where he finished 19th at the NCAA Championships, placed 7th at Regionals, and posted an impressive 35–18 dual record.
