Roshibina Devi won the silver medal in the women’s 60 kg sanda event at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on 24 September 2026. She became the first Indian to win medals in wushu at three consecutive Asian Games.
Wushu and Sanda
Wushu is a Chinese martial art that includes two main disciplines, taolu and sanda. Sanda is the combat or sparring discipline of wushu and uses punches, kicks, throws, and takedowns under regulated competition rules.
Roshibina Devi’s Asian Games Record
Roshibina Devi won a bronze medal at the Jakarta 2018 Asian Games and a silver medal at the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games. Her 2026 silver medal extended her medal sequence across three editions of the Asian Games.
Final and Semi-final Results
In the final at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall, Roshibina Devi lost 2-0 to Zhang Xiaoyu of the People’s Republic of China on 24 September 2026. She reached the final after defeating Indonesia’s Thania Kusumaningtyas 2-0 in the semi-finals on 23 September 2026.
Important Facts for Exams
- The Asian Games are a continental multi-sport event organised by the Olympic Council of Asia.
- Wushu has been part of the Asian Games programme in modern editions.
- Sanda is also known as Chinese boxing or Sanshou in some contexts.
- Roshibina Devi won medals in three consecutive Asian Games editions: 2018, 2023, and 2026.
India’s Medal Tally at the Event
India’s medal tally at the Asian Games stood at 14 medals on 24 September 2026, including one gold, six silver, and seven bronze medals. Roshibina Devi’s silver medal was part of India’s overall medal count at the ongoing Games.
