Wushu athlete Divyanshi accepts Asiad squad axe, alleges harassment by Roshibina
· Sports · Times of India, India Today
Wushu athlete Divyanshi Choudhary has accepted India’s decision to exclude her from the 2026 Asian Games squad, stating she understands the federation’s priority is her knee injury recovery after an MRI revealed a partial to high-grade ACL tear. Earlier, she had publicly questioned her exclusion, claiming she won the final selection trial over two-time Asian Games medallist Roshibina Devi Naorem. The Wushu Association of India (WAI) maintained her injury required medical clearance, citing a Sports Authority of India (SAI) report advising against competition until full recovery. In a video message, Divyanshi acknowledged officials—including Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, WAI president Jitender Singh Bajwa, and others—explained the federation’s stance, emphasizing her health as the top priority. She now focuses on rehabilitation but insists she will return to compete for gold in future editions.
Why it matters
Divyanshi’s withdrawal impacts India’s Asian Games medal hopes in wushu, a sport where Roshibina Devi Naorem remains the primary contender. The dispute also raises questions about athlete-federation communication and medical oversight in Indian sports, potentially affecting other injured athletes’ trust in selection processes.
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