Hailing from Imphal East, Zenith credits his mother for whatever he has achieved in fencing. It was her decision to push her son to take up the sport at the academy adjacent to their home.
Twins Devesh K and Sarvesh K clinched the Games first gold medal in Yogasana Rhythmic Pair boys' category at the Rajarathinam stadium while Megha Maity and Urmee Samata of West Bengal claimed the title in the girls' section.