Asian Games 2026: Aryan, Roshibina Devi advance to Wushu quarterfinals
Synopsis
Two-time Asiad medallist Roshibina Devi and young Aryan both won their Wushu round-of-16 bouts at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, putting India one win away from a guaranteed medal on Tuesday. The result arrives against a backdrop of near-misses — Suraj Singh Mayanglambam missed the Men's Changquan bronze by just 0.040 points a day earlier.
Key Takeaways
Aryan beat Afghanistan's Safi Shahzada 2-0 in the Men's 56kg pre-quarters at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya .
Roshibina Devi defeated Bangladesh's Shika Khatun in the Women's 60kg 1/8 finals, advancing on point difference.
Both athletes face quarterfinals on Tuesday — a win guarantees a semifinal berth and a medal .
Roshibina is a two-time Asiad medallist: silver at Hangzhou 2023 and bronze at Jakarta 2018 .
Suraj Singh Mayanglambam missed the Men's Changquan bronze by just 0.040 points on Sunday, finishing 11th with 9.683 points .
Nyeman Wangsu finished 15th in the Women's Changquan final on Monday.
Indian Wushu athletes Aryan and Roshibina Devi both secured quarterfinal berths at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya on Monday, 21 September, winning their respective round-of-16 bouts at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall. The pair are now just one victory away from guaranteed medal contention.
How They Won
Aryan overcame Afghanistan's Safi Shahzada by a commanding 2-0 scoreline in the Men's 56kg pre-quarters, booking his place in the last eight with a clinical display. Meanwhile, two-time Asiad medallist Roshibina Devi defeated Bangladesh's Shika Khatun in the Women's 60kg 1/8 finals, advancing on the basis of point difference.
Roshibina's Decorated Pedigree
Roshibina enters the quarterfinals as arguably India's most experienced Wushu competitor on the continental stage. She claimed silver at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games and bronze at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, establishing a consistent record of podium finishes. Her collection also includes a South Asian Games gold from the 2019 Kathmandu-Pokhara edition and a bronze at the 2016 World Junior Championships. A quarterfinal win on Tuesday would place her in the semifinals and all but guarantee a third consecutive Asiad medal.
Earlier Indian Results on the Day
Not all Indian Wushu outings on Monday yielded the same satisfaction. Nyeman Wangsu finished 15th in the Women's Changquan final, missing the medal positions by a wide margin.
The day's most agonising near-miss, however, had come a day earlier. Suraj Singh Mayanglambam finished 11th in the Men's Changquan final on Sunday, falling short of the bronze-medal position by just 0.040 points. Competing in a 21-athlete field, Suraj posted a total score of 9.683 points — earning a perfect 5.00 in Quality of Movement (A-Score) and 2.00 in Degree of Difficulty (C-Score), with no deductions, and 2.683 in Overall Performance (B-Score). Macau's Kuong Chi Hin topped the standings with 9.723 points, with compatriot Chi Kuan Song second on 9.720. The razor-thin margins underscored how fiercely contested elite Wushu has become at the continental level.
What Is at Stake on Tuesday
Both Aryan and Roshibina Devi are scheduled to compete in their respective quarterfinals on Tuesday. A win for either athlete would secure a semifinal spot and, with it, at minimum a bronze medal — making it a high-stakes session for India's Wushu contingent at Nagoya 2026. India will be counting on Roshibina's experience and Aryan's momentum to deliver the country's first Wushu medals of these Games.
Point of View
But the margin between glory and anonymity remains paper-thin. Suraj's 0.040-point miss in Men's Changquan is a reminder that technical Wushu events punish the smallest execution gaps. For Roshibina, a third straight Asiad medal would cement her as India's most decorated active Wushu athlete — yet outside specialist circles, she remains almost unknown domestically. If India does deliver a medal on Tuesday, it will be an opportune moment for the federation to make the case for greater institutional support for the sport.
NationPress
21 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Aryan and Roshibina Devi at the Asian Games 2026?
Aryan and Roshibina Devi are Indian Wushu athletes competing at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan. Both advanced to the quarterfinals on 21 September after winning their respective round-of-16 bouts at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall.
How did Roshibina Devi qualify for the Wushu quarterfinals?
Roshibina Devi defeated Bangladesh's Shika Khatun in the Women's 60kg 1/8 finals, advancing on point difference. She is a two-time Asiad medallist and one of India's most experienced Wushu competitors.
When do Aryan and Roshibina play their quarterfinals at Asian Games 2026?
Both Aryan and Roshibina Devi are scheduled to compete in their respective Wushu quarterfinals on Tuesday, 22 September, at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya. A win for either athlete guarantees a semifinal place and at least a bronze medal.
How close was Suraj Singh Mayanglambam to a medal at Asian Games 2026?
Suraj Singh Mayanglambam finished 11th in the Men's Changquan final, missing the bronze-medal position by just 0.040 points with a total score of 9.683. It was one of the narrowest near-misses for India at these Games.
What is Roshibina Devi's medal record at the Asian Games?
Roshibina Devi has won two Asian Games medals — a silver at the 2023 Hangzhou Games and a bronze at the 2018 Jakarta Games. She also holds a South Asian Games gold from 2019 and a bronze from the 2016 World Junior Championships.
