Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Teen Wushu Athlete Dropped From Asian Games Squad Amid Dispute
Divyanshi Choudhary is a young Indian athlete who competes in Wushu Sanda.
Reports describe her as either 17 or 18 years old.
She was chosen for India’s Asian Games team but was later replaced by Roshibina Devi.
Divyanshi said she had been bullied and treated unfairly for several months.
She became very upset and threatened to die by suicide in a video.
The Wushu Association said she had a serious knee injury and should not compete.
Divyanshi and her coach said a doctor had allowed her to compete if she used tape.
Officials approved the replacement after the federation reported the injury, while the allegations of harassment have not been independently proven.
Divyanshi Choudhary, reported as 17 or 18, was replaced in India’s women’s 60kg Sanda squad by Roshibina Devi.
In a viral video, Divyanshi alleged months of mental harassment and threatened to die by suicide.
The Wushu Association of India said an August MRI and examination found a partial high-grade ACL tear with large effusion.
Divyanshi and coach Ashok Gautam said a doctor had cleared her to compete with taping and that she won the selection trials.
The Sports Ministry said the replacement followed the established procedure after the federation reported her injury on September 9.
- Who
- Young Indian Wushu athlete Divyanshi Choudhary, coach Ashok Gautam, Roshibina Devi, the Wushu Association of India, and Sports Ministry officials.
- What
- Divyanshi was removed from India’s women’s 60kg Sanda squad for the 2026 Asian Games and threatened to die by suicide in a video.
- When
- She was replaced after the federation reported her injury to the Indian Olympic Association on September 9, 2026; the video was reported in September.
- Where
- The dispute involves India’s national training system, including camps in Patiala and Srinagar, and the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- Why
- The federation cited a partial high-grade ACL tear and advised against competition, while Divyanshi and her coach disputed the medical assessment and selection process.
Divyanshi’s Camp
Wushu Association And Officials
Medical fitness
Divyanshi’s Camp
Divyanshi and coach Ashok Gautam said a doctor had cleared her to compete with taping and described the injury as manageable for competition.
Wushu Association And Officials
The Wushu Association said an MRI and clinical examination found a partial high-grade ACL tear with large effusion and recommended that she not compete or undertake full training.
Selection decision
Divyanshi’s Camp
Divyanshi said she defeated Roshibina in the selection trial, while Gautam said she won all five trials held over the previous year.
Wushu Association And Officials
The federation said the trial results did not determine the final change and that Divyanshi was replaced because of her injury; the Sports Ministry said the replacement followed established procedure.
Treatment and harassment allegations
Divyanshi’s Camp
Divyanshi alleged months of mental harassment and said she was physically hurt during a Srinagar training camp; Gautam also questioned the selection process and alleged influence.
Wushu Association And Officials
The federation’s stated explanation focused on injury and training concerns, while the harassment and influence allegations have not been independently established.
- Athlete
- Divyanshi Choudhary, a young Indian Wushu Sanda competitor from Kota
- Asian Games event
- Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026
- Category
- Women’s 60kg Sanda
- Replacement
- Naorem Roshibina Devi, a two-time Asian Games medallist
- Federation’s medical finding
- A partial high-grade ACL tear with large effusion, identified after an August 23 MRI and subsequent examination
- Federation’s account
- Divyanshi was advised to avoid competition and full training until recovery
- Athlete’s account
- Divyanshi said a doctor had cleared her to compete with taping and that she was not properly informed before being removed
- Administrative decision
- The Sports Ministry said it approved the change under the established procedure for injury replacements
