Roshibina Devi seals third Asian Games Wushu medal with 5-0 QF win
Synopsis
Roshibina Devi has done it again — a third straight Asian Games Wushu medal confirmed with a dominant 5-0 quarterfinal win in Nagoya. With a semifinal on Wednesday, she now has a genuine shot at gold, which would be the crowning achievement of India's most decorated Wushu career at the continental stage.
Key Takeaways
Roshibina Devi confirmed her third consecutive Asian Games medal with a 5-0 win over Chu Man Sin of Macao in the Women's 60kg quarterfinals on 22 September .
She is a 2018 Jakarta bronze medallist and 2022 Hangzhou silver medallist in the Sanda 60kg category.
Roshibina advances to the semifinals on Wednesday , where a win would place her in the gold-medal final.
India's Aryan also reached the Men's 56kg quarterfinals after a 2-0 defeat of Afghanistan's Safi Shahzada .
Suraj Singh Mayanglambam finished 11th in the Men's Changquan final, missing bronze by just 0.040 points .
This is India's first confirmed medal in Wushu at the ongoing Asian Games in Nagoya .
India's Roshibina Devi confirmed her third consecutive Asian Games medal in Wushu on Tuesday, 22 September, after a commanding 5-0 victory over Chu Man Sin of Macao, China, in the Women's 60kg quarterfinals at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall in Nagoya. The win by point difference advances her to the semifinals and marks India's first confirmed medal in Wushu at the ongoing Asian Games.
A Hat-Trick of Continental Medals
Roshibina now stands alone as a three-time Asian Games medallist in Indian Wushu. She claimed bronze at the 2018 Jakarta Games in the Sanda 60kg category, followed by silver at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games — where she competed under the 2023 edition. Her quarterfinal dominance on Tuesday, built on an earlier pre-quarter victory over Bangladesh's Shika Khatun on Monday, underlines a consistency rare in the discipline at continental level.
What the Semifinals Hold
Roshibina will take to the mat again on Wednesday with a place in the final at stake. A gold medal finish would represent the pinnacle of her career and India's highest-ever Wushu result at the Asian Games. The bracket has not yet confirmed her opponent for the last-four clash.
Aryan Advances, Others Fall Short
India's Aryan also kept his medal hopes alive, defeating Afghanistan's Safi Shahzada 2-0 in the Men's 56kg pre-quarters to advance to the quarterfinals. However, the day also brought near-misses: Hanjabam Langlentombi Devi finished ninth in the Women's Nanquan and Nandao Final with a score of 18.839.
Narrow Miss for Suraj Singh Mayanglambam
On Sunday, Suraj Singh Mayanglambam came agonisingly close to a podium finish in the Men's Changquan Wushu final, placing 11th among 21 athletes with a total score of 9.683 points. He earned a perfect 5.00 in Quality of Movement (A-Score) and 2.00 in Degree of Difficulty (C-Score), with no deductions, adding 2.683 in Overall Performance (B-Score). The bronze-medal mark stood at just 0.040 points above his total — an excruciating margin. Macau's Kuong Chi Hin topped the field with 9.723, while compatriot Chi Kuan Song finished second at 9.720. Earlier, Nyeman Wangsu had placed 15th in the Women's Changquan final on Monday.
India's Wushu Campaign in Context
Roshibina's semifinal berth is the brightest moment of India's Wushu contingent in Nagoya, though the squad's performances overall have illustrated the fine margins separating India from the podium in taolu events. With Roshibina and Aryan still in contention, India could yet finish the Wushu campaign with multiple medals. All eyes will be on the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall on Wednesday.
Point of View
Hangzhou, and now Nagoya. The broader squad's near-misses, particularly Suraj Singh Mayanglambam's 0.040-point deficit from bronze, reveal that India's Wushu depth is growing but the taolu events remain painfully dependent on split-decimal margins. If India is serious about Wushu as a medal sport at future Games, systemic investment in scoring-system expertise and judging exposure is the next frontier.
NationPress
22 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Asian Games medals has Roshibina Devi won in Wushu?
Roshibina Devi has confirmed three Asian Games medals in Wushu — a bronze at the 2018 Jakarta Games, a silver at the 2022 Asian Games, and a medal secured at the 2026 Nagoya Games after her 5-0 quarterfinal win on 22 September.
What is Roshibina Devi's next match at the 2026 Asian Games?
Roshibina Devi will compete in the Women's 60kg Sanda semifinals on Wednesday, 23 September, at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall in Nagoya. A win there would put her in the gold-medal final.
Who else from India is still in medal contention in Wushu at Nagoya?
Aryan has advanced to the Men's 56kg quarterfinals after defeating Afghanistan's Safi Shahzada 2-0. His result will determine whether India can secure a second Wushu medal at these Games.
How did Suraj Singh Mayanglambam perform at the 2026 Asian Games?
Suraj Singh Mayanglambam placed 11th in the Men's Changquan Wushu final on Sunday with a score of 9.683 points, missing the bronze-medal mark by just 0.040 points in a 21-athlete field.
What is Sanda in Wushu?
Sanda is a full-contact combat sport discipline within Wushu that involves punching, kicking, and takedowns. It is distinct from taolu, which is the forms-based routine discipline. Roshibina Devi competes in the Sanda 60kg category.
