Roshibina Devi won the silver medal in the women’s 60 kg sanda event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on September 24. With this achievement, she became the first Indian athlete to win medals in wushu at three consecutive editions of the Asian Games. Her latest silver adds to the bronze she won in 2018 and the silver she secured in 2023.

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Roshibina competed at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall and reached the final after a strong performance in the semi-final. She eventually finished second after losing the gold-medal bout to China’s Zhang Xiaoyu.

Roshibina Devi Reaches the Sanda Final

Roshibina Devi entered the women’s 60 kg sanda competition with a record of Asian Games success behind her. She secured her place in the final after defeating Indonesia’s Thania Kusumaningtyas 2-0 in the semi-final on September 23.

The victory gave the Indian athlete an opportunity to fight for the gold medal in the 60 kg category. Her progress to the final also guaranteed India another medal in the wushu competition.

In the final held on September 24, Roshibina faced Zhang Xiaoyu of the People’s Republic of China. Zhang won the contest 2-0, leaving Roshibina with the silver medal.

Historic Three Consecutive Asian Games Medals

The latest medal has special significance in Roshibina Devi’s career because she has now stood on the Asian Games podium in three consecutive editions.

She first won a bronze medal at the Jakarta Asian Games in 2018. Five years later, she improved her result by winning silver at the Hangzhou Asian Games in 2023.

Her second consecutive silver came at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. This medal sequence makes her the first Indian athlete to win medals in wushu at three successive Asian Games.

Her performances across the three editions show her long-term presence at the top level of Asian wushu competition.

What Is Sanda?

Sanda is the combat discipline of wushu. It is sometimes referred to as Chinese boxing or Sanshou. Unlike taolu, which focuses on choreographed martial arts movements and forms, sanda involves direct competition between athletes.

Sanda competitions allow athletes to use techniques such as punches, kicks, throws and takedowns. These techniques are performed under specific competition rules designed to regulate contact and protect athletes.

The sport requires a combination of speed, strength, balance, timing and defensive skills. Athletes must react quickly to their opponents while also looking for opportunities to score points.

Roshibina’s Journey from Bronze to Silver

Roshibina Devi’s Asian Games journey began with a bronze medal in Jakarta in 2018. Her performance at the 2023 Hangzhou Games resulted in a silver medal.

At the 2026 Asian Games, she once again reached the final and secured another silver. Although she did not win the gold medal, the result extended her medal-winning record across three Asian Games editions.

The achievement also places her among India’s notable wushu athletes at the continental level.

Final Against China’s Zhang Xiaoyu

The gold-medal contest brought Roshibina Devi up against China’s Zhang Xiaoyu. The Chinese athlete won the final 2-0.

China has a strong presence in wushu and has produced many successful athletes in the sport. Competing against a Chinese athlete in the final presented Roshibina with a difficult challenge.

Despite the loss in the final, Roshibina finished the competition with a silver medal and added another major international achievement to her career.

Strong Semi-Final Performance

Before reaching the final, Roshibina produced a 2-0 victory over Indonesia’s Thania Kusumaningtyas in the semi-final.

The semi-final win was important because it secured her place in the gold-medal bout and guaranteed India a medal in the event.

Her ability to move through the knockout stages and reach the final continued her strong record at the Asian Games.

India’s Wushu Campaign

Wushu has provided Indian athletes with important medal opportunities at major Asian sporting events. The sport includes different disciplines, with sanda focusing on combat competition.

Roshibina Devi has become one of the most recognisable Indian names in the sport through her repeated Asian Games performances.

Her three consecutive medals in 2018, 2023 and 2026 also highlight the consistency required to remain competitive across multiple editions of a major continental event.

India’s Medal Tally

Roshibina’s silver medal contributed to India’s overall medal tally at the 2026 Asian Games. As of September 24, India had won 14 medals, including one gold, six silver and seven bronze medals, according to the supplied event figures.

Her medal came during a busy period of competition in Aichi-Nagoya, where Indian athletes are competing across several sports.

The silver in women’s 60 kg sanda therefore became another medal for India during the ongoing Games.

A Major Achievement for Indian Wushu

The Roshibina Devi medal is significant not only because it adds another silver to India’s tally but also because of the record behind it. Her medals from Jakarta 2018, Hangzhou 2023 and Aichi-Nagoya 2026 make her the first Indian to win wushu medals at three consecutive Asian Games.

Her latest performance continues a career that has included repeated success at the continental level. After winning bronze in 2018 and silver in 2023, she again reached the podium in 2026 with another silver medal.

At the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall, Roshibina finished second in the women’s 60 kg sanda event after China’s Zhang Xiaoyu won the final 2-0. Her achievement has added another important chapter to India’s wushu campaign at the 2026 Asian Games.