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Roshibina Devi: Wushu Star's Unsung Triumphs Spark Debate on India's Sports Recognition
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Moneycontrol•24-09-2026, 13:14
Roshibina Devi: Wushu Star's Unsung Triumphs Spark Debate on India's Sports Recognition
- •Roshibina Devi, a wushu athlete, has won three back-to-back Asian Games medals (two silver, one bronze), yet remains largely uncelebrated compared to cricketers.
- •She secured her first Asian Games bronze at 15, followed by a silver, and recently another silver in the women's 60kg final against Zhang Xiaoyu of China.
- •Despite not training at the Patiala camp and being informed of her participation last minute due to another athlete's injury, Roshibina Devi achieved her latest silver medal.
- •Her coach Amit Pal confirmed she was unaware of her travel to Japan until September 10, highlighting the challenging circumstances surrounding her preparation.
- •The article questions if her lack of widespread recognition is due to playing wushu instead of cricket, her absence from billboards, or a smaller social media presence.
Key Questions Answered
Roshibina Devi won a silver medal in the women's 60kg sanda event at the Asian Games after losing to China's Zhang Xiaoyu in the final.
Roshibina has won three consecutive Asian Games medals, including a bronze in 2018, a silver in 2023, and another silver in 2026.
Roshibina was initially unaware of her selection until September 10 after replacing an injured Divyanshi, meaning she missed training camps and faced last-minute travel preparations.
