Roshibina Devi Secures Asian Games Wushu Medal
Roshibina Devi Secures Asian Games Wushu Medal
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Roshibina Devi’s quarterfinal victory took place at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall in Nagoya, where she was declared the winner over Chu Man Sin on point difference.
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Roshibina had earlier reached the quarterfinals by defeating Bangladesh’s Shika Khatun in the women’s 60kg 1/8 final.
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Her semifinal opponent, Indonesia’s Thania Kusumaningtyas, advanced after defeating Uzbekistan’s Shakhzoda Azatova in their quarterfinal.
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Beyond her Asian Games medals, Roshibina is a 2019 South Asian Games gold medallist and won bronze at the 2016 World Junior Championships.
India's Roshibina Devi secured at least a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, by defeating Macau's Chu Man Sin on points in the women's 60-kilogram wushu quarterfinal Khel Now. The victory guarantees her third consecutive Asian Games medal and sets up a semifinal clash with Indonesia's Thania Kusumaningtyas Babushahi.
From Replacement to Medal Contender
Roshibina entered the Games as a late replacement for injured teammate Divyanshi Chaudhary. The substitution sparked favoritism allegations but was eventually accepted Khel Now. Her quarterfinal win came at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall after she defeated Bangladesh's Shika Khatun in the round of 16 Khel Now.
Building on a Winning Record
This medal extends Roshibina's success at the continental stage. She won silver at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games and bronze in Jakarta, making this her third straight podium finish Assam Tribune. Beyond Asian Games, she claimed gold at the 2019 South Asian Games and bronze at the 2016 World Junior Championships Khel Now.
Semifinal Matchup Against Indonesia
Roshibina will face Indonesia's Thania Kusumaningtyas in the next round Babushahi. Kusumaningtyas advanced by defeating Uzbekistan's Shakhzoda Azatova in her quarterfinal Khel Now. A win would send Roshibina to the gold-medal final and assure India of at least a silver medal Babushahi.
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