Roshibina Devi Makes History With Third Asian Games Medal
Indian wushu star Roshibina Devi has added another major achievement to her career after winning the silver medal in the women’s 60kg Sanda event at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Roshibina lost the final 0-2 to China’s Zhang Xiaoyu, who won both rounds by 5-0 decisions. Despite missing out on gold, the silver medal gives Roshibina her third consecutive Asian Games medal, following her bronze at Jakarta 2018 and silver at Hangzhou 2023.
The achievement makes Roshibina the first Indian woman to win medals at three successive Asian Games in wushu.
A Third Consecutive Asian Games Medal
Roshibina’s Asian Games journey has now produced a medal at every edition she has competed in.
Her record stands at:
- 🥉 2018 Jakarta: Bronze
- 🥈 2023 Hangzhou: Silver
- 🥈 2026 Aichi-Nagoya: Silver
Her latest result underlines her remarkable consistency at the continental level and places her among India’s notable wushu performers.
For Indian wushu, the result is significant because Roshibina has remained on the Asian Games podium across three different editions.
Roshibina Falls Short Against China’s Zhang Xiaoyu
The gold-medal contest in Nagoya proved difficult for the Indian fighter.
China’s Zhang Xiaoyu controlled the final and won both rounds 5-0. Reports noted Zhang’s technical superiority and effective side-kicks during the contest.
Roshibina therefore finished with silver, matching the medal she won at the 2023 Hangzhou Games.
Although gold remained out of reach this time, her podium finish continued an impressive run that has stretched across eight years.
Impressive Road to the Final
Roshibina’s campaign in Japan included several important victories.
She defeated Indonesia’s Thania Kusumaningtyas 2-0 in the semifinal, securing her place in the gold-medal bout. Her run also included a notable victory over Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy, the 2023 world champion, according to reports.
Her semifinal victory guaranteed India at least a silver medal before the final.
That result also gave Roshibina the opportunity to compete for gold at the Asian Games for the second consecutive edition.
From Selection Uncertainty to the Podium
Roshibina’s journey to the 2026 Asian Games was not straightforward.
She was initially outside India’s squad after the selection trials. She was later included after Divyanshi Choudhary, who had won the trials, was ruled out following an ACL injury, according to the Wushu Association of India and reports on the selection process.
The selection subsequently became the subject of public controversy, with competing claims surrounding the decision. Roshibina said the selection was a federation decision and that she wanted to focus on her performance.
Despite the uncertainty and limited preparation time, she reached the final and secured another Asian Games medal.
Roshibina Says She Wants to Go Further
After winning silver, Roshibina acknowledged that she wanted the colour of her medal to change in the future.
She also spoke about the difficulty of winning medals at successive Asian Games and said she intends to improve going forward.
That ambition adds another chapter to a career that has already produced three Asian Games medals.
At 25, Roshibina has now demonstrated that she can remain competitive across multiple editions of one of Asia’s biggest sporting events.
Why Roshibina’s Achievement Matters
Roshibina’s latest medal is important for several reasons.
1. Three Asian Games, Three Medals
Winning medals at three consecutive Asian Games is a significant achievement. Roshibina has maintained her presence on the podium since her debut in 2018.
2. Historic Achievement for Indian Wushu
Her 2026 silver makes her the first Indian woman to win medals at three consecutive Asian Games in wushu.
3. Consistency on the International Stage
Her results show a progression from bronze to silver and another silver across three Asian Games editions.
4. A Strong Performance Despite a Difficult Build-Up
Roshibina entered the Games after uncertainty surrounding her selection and said she had limited preparation time after learning she would be part of the squad.
What Comes Next for Roshibina Devi?
The silver medal gives Roshibina another major achievement, but her own comments indicate that she remains focused on improving.
The 2026 Asian Games result also leaves her with a clear career milestone still to pursue: winning Asian Games gold.
For now, however, her three-medal record across three successive Games represents a historic accomplishment for Indian women’s wushu.
Final Takeaway
Roshibina Devi has once again put Indian wushu on the Asian Games podium.
Her silver medal in the women’s 60kg Sanda event at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 adds to the bronze she won in 2018 and the silver from 2023, giving her three medals across three consecutive Asian Games.
The gold medal went to China’s Zhang Xiaoyu, but Roshibina’s latest performance has established another memorable chapter in her Asian Games career.
Her journey from selection uncertainty to another continental medal makes the 2026 campaign one of the notable stories from India’s Asian Games participation.
