Roshibina Devi wins silver, falls short against China's Xiaoyu in final
· Sports · Times of India, NDTV Sports, Indian Express
Naorem Roshibina Devi secured her second consecutive Asian Games silver medal in the women's sanda 60kg final, losing 0-2 to China's Zhang Xiaoyu at Aichi-Nagoya on September 24, 2026. Zhang dominated both rounds with 5-0 scores to claim the gold medal. Roshibina became the first Indian woman to win three consecutive Asian Games medals in wushu, having previously won bronze in 2018 and silver in 2022. Her silver contributed to India's tally of 14 medals at the ongoing Games, including one gold, six silver, and seven bronze. Earlier on the same day, Indian rowers Satnam Singh and Salman Khan won bronze in men's double sculls, while Balraj Panwar finished fourth in men's singles sculls.
Why it matters
Roshibina's achievement highlights India's growing consistency in wushu at the Asian Games, marking a historic milestone for Indian women in the sport. Her performance adds to India's medal count and reflects sustained competitive presence against strong Chinese opposition in the discipline.
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