Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Roshibina Devi Wins Third Successive Asian Games Silver
Roshibina Devi competed for India in wushu, a sport that includes striking and throwing.
She took part in the women’s 60kg sanda event at the 2026 Asian Games.
She reached the final after defeating competitors from Macao and Indonesia.
China’s Zhang Xiaoyu won the final two rounds to none.
Zhang scored 5-0 in both rounds.
Roshibina therefore received the silver medal.
This was her third Asian Games medal in a row.
She had won bronze in 2018 and silver in 2023.
Her place on India’s team had followed an injury to another athlete, Divyanshi Choudhary, and sparked a selection dispute.
India’s Roshibina Devi Naorem won silver in the women’s 60kg sanda event at the 2026 Asian Games.
China’s Zhang Xiaoyu defeated Roshibina 2-0 in the final, winning both rounds 5-0.
The result gave Roshibina her third successive Asian Games medal, after bronze in 2018 and silver in 2023.
Roshibina reached the final after wins over Macao’s Chu Man Sin and Indonesia’s Thania Kusumaningtyas; one report also cited a victory over Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy.
Her selection followed an injury to Divyanshi Choudhary, who had questioned the process and alleged harassment before later accepting the federation’s decision.
- Who
- India’s Roshibina Devi Naorem and China’s Zhang Xiaoyu competed in the women’s 60kg sanda final; Divyanshi Choudhary was involved in the selection dispute.
- What
- Zhang defeated Roshibina 2-0, giving Roshibina the silver medal.
- When
- Thursday at the 2026 Asian Games.
- Where
- The final was held at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall in Nagoya, Japan.
- Why
- The athletes were competing in the women’s 60kg sanda final.
Selection Concerns
Federation’s Explanation
Why Roshibina joined the squad
Selection Concerns
Divyanshi Choudhary had won the 60kg selection trial and alleged unfair treatment and harassment after being removed from the squad.
Federation’s Explanation
The Wushu Association of India said Roshibina replaced Choudhary on medical grounds after an assessment found an ACL injury.
Response to the decision
Selection Concerns
Choudhary initially questioned the selection process and made allegations concerning Roshibina’s conduct at a training camp.
Federation’s Explanation
Choudhary later said she accepted the federation’s decision and would focus on recovering from her injury; Roshibina subsequently won silver.
Assessment of India’s wushu campaign
Selection Concerns
Other named Indian sanda and taolu competitors did not win medals or reach the podium.
Federation’s Explanation
Roshibina’s silver ensured India earned a wushu medal and marked three consecutive Asian Games medals for her.
- Medalist
- Roshibina Devi Naorem of India
- Event
- Women’s 60kg sanda
- Final result
- Zhang Xiaoyu defeated Roshibina 2-0
- Round scores
- Zhang won both rounds 5-0
- Asian Games record
- Third successive medal: bronze in 2018, silver in 2023, and silver in 2026
- Route to final
- Reported wins included Chu Man Sin of Macao in the quarterfinal and Thania Kusumaningtyas of Indonesia in the semifinal
- Selection background
- Roshibina joined the squad after originally selected athlete Divyanshi Choudhary was found to have an ACL injury
- Award
- Roshibina received the Arjuna Award in 2023
Sources
India's Roshibina Devi Naorem Secures Silver In Asian Games Wushu
Asian Games 2026: Roshibina Devi Secures Silver Medal After Impressive Run In Wushu
Who is Roshibina Devi? Meet Indian wushu star who won silver in women's 60kg sanda at Asian Games 2026
