Roshibina Devi Secures Third Consecutive Asian Games Medal Amid Selection Controversy
· Sports · Times of India, India Today, NDTV Sports
Naorem Roshibina Devi assured herself of at least a bronze medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games by defeating Macao's Chu Man Sin 5-0 in the women's Sanda 60kg quarterfinal. The victory, achieved on September 22, 2026, extends her medal streak to three successive Asian Games, beginning with bronze in 2018 and silver in 2023. Her inclusion in the Indian squad followed a selection controversy in which Divyanshi Choudhary was initially named but later replaced by Roshibina in the women's 60kg Sanda category. Roshibina, born December 30, 2000, in Manipur's Bishnupur district, competes in the Sanda discipline of wushu and was conferred the Arjuna Award in 2023 for her performance at Hangzhou. She will now contest the semifinals with an opportunity to reach the gold-medal bout.
Why it matters
Roshibina's consistent performance establishes her as one of India's most reliable medal contenders in combat sports, boosting confidence in the country's wushu programme ahead of future international events. The selection controversy she overcame also highlights ongoing challenges in athlete selection processes that can impact preparation and morale.
Read the original report — Times of India
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