Roshibina Devi storms into Asian Games Wushu final, seals India silver
Synopsis
Naorem Roshibina Devi has done it again — a 2-0 semifinal win in Nagoya puts India's most decorated Wushu fighter into the Asian Games final for the third time in a row, guaranteeing at least silver. Now she stands one bout away from gold and an unmatched continental legacy.
Key Takeaways
Naorem Roshibina Devi defeated Indonesia's Kusumaningtyas Thania 2-0 in the women's 60kg Wushu Sanda semifinal at the Asian Games, Nagoya on 23 September .
The result guarantees India at least a silver medal — the country's first confirmed Wushu medal at these Games.
Roshibina has now won medals at three successive Asian Games : bronze (2018), silver (2022), and at minimum silver (2026).
Her road to the final included a 5-0 quarterfinal win and an opening win over Bangladesh's Shika Khatun .
Her selection was contested after Divyanshi Chaudhary alleged she was fit and that the federation favoured Roshibina, who had initially finished fourth in trials.
In other events, Aryan exited the men's 56kg quarterfinal, losing 1-2 to Uzbekistan's Saydullo Abdurashitov .
India's Naorem Roshibina Devi booked her place in the women's 60kg Wushu Sanda final at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Wednesday, 23 September, assuring the country of at least a silver medal and securing her third successive continental medal in the discipline. The result makes her India's standout Wushu performer of the generation.
How She Got There
Roshibina defeated Indonesia's Kusumaningtyas Thania 2-0 in the semifinal to advance to the gold-medal bout. She had earlier been equally dominant in the quarterfinals, winning by a 5-0 point margin. Her campaign opened on Monday with a victory over Bangladesh's Shika Khatun in the pre-quarterfinals, making it a clean run through the draw without dropping a single bout.
A Historic Medal Streak
The confirmed silver is India's first Wushu medal at these Asian Games. For Roshibina personally, it extends a remarkable continental record: she claimed bronze at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games and silver at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games in the same 60kg category. She now has the chance to cap this run with gold in the final.
The Controversy That Preceded Her Selection
Roshibina's participation at these Games was not without turbulence. The Wushu Federation of India selected her after Divyanshi Chaudhary was officially ruled out with an injury. Divyanshi, however, disputed that account, claiming she was fully fit and alleging the federation had acted in Roshibina's favour — noting that Roshibina had originally finished fourth in the trials and missed the initial cut. Divyanshi subsequently accepted the federation's decision, refocusing on a future comeback, and the controversy faded. Roshibina's performances in Nagoya have done the talking since.
India's Broader Wushu Picture
Beyond Roshibina's campaign, results for the Indian Wushu contingent have been mixed. In the men's 56kg quarterfinal, Aryan exited after a 1-2 loss to Uzbekistan's Saydullo Abdurashitov. On Tuesday, Hanjabam Langlentombi Devi placed ninth in the Women's Nanquan and Nandao Final with a score of 18.839, while Nyeman Wangsu finished 15th in the Women's Changquan final. Suraj Singh Mayanglambam had come close to a podium finish on Sunday without converting. Roshibina's final appearance remains the team's best hope for a top-step finish.
What's Next
Roshibina will compete in the gold-medal final, where she will look to become the first Indian Wushu athlete to win Asian Games gold — a result that would elevate the sport's profile considerably back home and cement her legacy as India's greatest Wushu competitor.
Point of View
While an injured rival cried foul, was never cleanly resolved; her performances have simply buried it. That the Wushu Federation's selection process remains opaque, with no published independent medical review of Divyanshi's fitness, is a governance gap the sport cannot afford at this level. Roshibina deserves the spotlight; the system around her deserves scrutiny.
NationPress
23 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Roshibina Devi guaranteed India a medal at the 2026 Asian Games Wushu event?
Yes. By reaching the women's 60kg Wushu Sanda final, Roshibina Devi has guaranteed India at least a silver medal — the country's first confirmed Wushu medal at the Nagoya Asian Games. She will compete for gold in the final.
What is Roshibina Devi's Asian Games medal record?
Roshibina Devi has now reached the podium at three consecutive Asian Games. She won bronze at the 2018 Jakarta Games and silver at the 2022 Hangzhou Games, both in the 60kg category. A win in the Nagoya final would give her gold.
Why was there controversy over Roshibina Devi's selection for these Asian Games?
The Wushu Federation of India picked Roshibina after Divyanshi Chaudhary was ruled out due to injury. Divyanshi disputed this, saying she was fully fit and alleging the federation favoured Roshibina, who had originally finished fourth in the trials and missed the initial cut. Divyanshi eventually accepted the decision and the matter subsided.
How did India's other Wushu athletes perform at the Nagoya Asian Games?
Results were largely outside the medals. Aryan lost 1-2 to Uzbekistan's Saydullo Abdurashitov in the men's 56kg quarterfinal. Hanjabam Langlentombi Devi finished ninth in the Women's Nanquan and Nandao Final with a score of 18.839, and Nyeman Wangsu placed 15th in the Women's Changquan final.
When does Roshibina Devi compete in the Asian Games Wushu gold-medal final?
The exact date of the final has not been specified in available reports, but it follows her semifinal victory on 23 September 2026 in Nagoya. She will face her opponent in the 60kg Wushu Sanda final to contest the gold medal.
