Indian martial artist Naorem Roshibina Devi cemented her reputation among the continent’s finest fighters by clinching the silver medal in the women’s 60-kilogram sanda martial arts category at the Asian Games. The accomplished wushu practitioner from Manipur fought valiantly across two tactical rounds before finishing runner-up against local favorite Zhang Xiaoyu of China in an electric championship bout.
Devi had advanced to the finals following a succession of commanding victories in preliminary rounds, outclassing seasoned opponents from Vietnam and Kazakhstan with agile takedowns and rapid counter-punching combinations. In the championship duel, the Indian contender countered fierce offensive kicks with disciplined ring movement, earning loud appreciation from traveling Indian athletic supporters.
Her achievement marks a remarkable consecutive medal milestone at the continental games, improving upon her previous bronze medal performance at Jakarta 2018. Sports administrators in Manipur announced celebratory civic receptions to honor her dedication, heralding her international success as a catalyst for martial arts development in northeastern India.
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https://indianexpress.com/article/education/today-news-headlines-for-school-assembly-september-24-2026-mirabai-chanu-brings-first-silver-for-india-in-weightlifting-after-28-years-10890292/