{
  "id": 9557193,
  "title": "How a late call-up made Roshibina wushu’s first three-time Asian medallist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/how-a-late-call-up-made-roshibina-wushus-first-three-time-asian",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T13:08:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/how-a-late-call-up-made-roshibina-wushus-first-three-time-asian-medallist-10892510/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a surprising turn of events, Roshibina Devi Naorem secured her place in history as the first Indian wushu player to win three consecutive Asian Games medals. The 25-year-old DSP from Manipur Police achieved this remarkable feat by winning the silver medal in the women's 60kg sanda event at the 20th Asian Games in Japan. Her journey to this milestone began over a decade ago when she first witnessed a wushu competition in her village and decided to give it a try. Despite initial skepticism from her parents, who wanted her to focus on her studies, Roshibina found her own path to success by practicing with other village kids and eventually being selected by the SAI Centre in Imphal. Her dedication and perseverance paid off as she went on to win junior national medals, take bronze at the 2016 World Juniors in Bulgaria, and earn medals at the 2018 Asian Games. In the lead-up to the Nagoya Games, Roshibina faced challenges such as limited preparation time and distractions, but she remained focused on her goal of winning a medal. Her coach, Kuldeep Handoo, emphasized her ability to utilize her close-range kicks and punches, and her injury history, which required a strong emphasis on throwing and punches. Despite a tough final loss to China's Zhang Xiaoyu, Roshibina's silver medal is a testament to her hard work, dedication, and the impact her victory has had on her family and village.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}