Rijiju hails Roshibina Devi's third Asian Games Wushu medal
Synopsis
Roshibina Devi secured Silver in Women's Sanda 60kg Wushu at Asian Games 2026, completing a hat-trick of consecutive Games medals — Bronze (2018), Silver (2022), Silver (2026). Union Minister Kiren Rijiju celebrated the milestone on X under the #Cheer4Bharat banner.
Key Takeaways
Roshibina Devi won Silver in Women's Sanda 60kg Wushu at Asian Games 2026 .
She now holds medals from three consecutive Asian Games : Bronze (2018), Silver (2022), Silver (2026).
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju congratulated her on X on September 24, 2026 .
Roshibina Devi is among India's most decorated Wushu athletes at the Asian Games level.
Sanda is the full-contact combat discipline within Wushu, contested at every recent Asian Games edition.
Three Asian Games, three medals — and the streak is still alive. Roshibina Devi has claimed a Silver Medal in Women's Sanda 60kg Wushu at the Asian Games 2026, completing a remarkable run that began with Bronze in 2018, continued with Silver in 2022, and now adds a second consecutive silver to her name. Union Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju took to X on Thursday, September 24, 2026, to mark the feat.
Bronze, Silver, Silver — a decade of Asian Games dominance
The numbers tell the story simply and powerfully. Roshibina Devi first stepped onto the Asian Games podium at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 — wait, rewinding: her journey goes back to Jakarta-Palembang 2018, where she earned Bronze. Four years later at Hangzhou 2022, she upgraded to Silver. Now, at the 2026 edition, she has defended that silver in the fiercely competitive Sanda 60kg category. Three consecutive appearances, three podium finishes. No Indian Wushu athlete has built a record quite like it across Asian Games cycles.
Minister Rijiju, who regularly amplifies individual medal wins from multi-sport events on social media, wrote: 'Roshibina Devi continues her Asian Games medal streak! Heartiest congratulations on securing Silver Medal in Women's Sanda 60kg Wushu at the #AsianGames2026. Bronze (2018), Silver (2022), Silver (2026) — three consecutive Games, three medals. Proud of you! #Cheer4Bharat'.
Wushu's quiet but steady rise in India's medal table
Wushu — the competitive form of Chinese martial arts — has been a reliable but under-celebrated source of medals for India at the Asian Games. The Sanda discipline, a full-contact combat format, demands explosive technique and ring intelligence. Manipur, Roshibina Devi's home state, has produced several of India's top Wushu practitioners, making the sport a point of regional pride as much as national glory.
Indian sporting ministries have consistently flagged Wushu as a discipline where targeted development can yield continental podium results. Roshibina Devi's own trajectory — improving from bronze to back-to-back silvers — is the clearest evidence that consistency and support can compound over an athletic career.
The Gold remained elusive this time, but three medals across three editions of Asia's biggest multi-sport event is the kind of legacy that outlasts any single result. India's flag was raised on the Wushu mat again. Roshibina Devi made sure of it.
Point of View
Whose ministry and political identity are closely tied to the Northeast — the traditional heartland of Indian Wushu — amplifying this achievement is both genuine sporting pride and a signal that the region's athletes are receiving national recognition. The Gold ceiling remains to be broken, but consistency at this level is its own statement.
NationPress
24 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Asian Games medals has Roshibina Devi won?
Roshibina Devi has won three Asian Games medals : a Bronze at the 2018 Asian Games , a Silver at the 2022 Asian Games , and a Silver at the 2026 Asian Games , all in Women's Sanda 60kg Wushu.
What is Sanda in Wushu?
Sanda (also known as Sanshou) is the full-contact combat discipline within Wushu that involves punching, kicking, and takedowns. It is one of two main competitive formats in Wushu, the other being the forms-based Taolu.
Where is Roshibina Devi from?
Roshibina Devi is from Manipur , a northeastern Indian state that has produced many of India's top Wushu athletes.
Why did Kiren Rijiju post about Roshibina Devi?
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju regularly uses social media to celebrate Indian athletes' achievements at major multi-sport events. He also has a strong personal and political connection to Northeast India, where Wushu is a popular sport.
What is #Cheer4Bharat?
'#Cheer4Bharat' is a social media hashtag widely used by Indian officials and fans to rally support for Indian athletes during major international sporting events like the Asian Games and the Olympics.
