Asian Games 2026: Roshibina Devi wins second Wushu silver, India begins athletics campaign
Roshibina Devi has won a silver medal in Wushu at the Asian Games 2026, according to the latest update from the ongoing continental event. It is her second Asian Games silver, underlining her consistency in the sport. The medal adds to India's tally at the Games.
The Asian Games is a multi-sport event held every four years and organised by the Olympic Council of Asia. It brings together athletes from across Asia in a wide range of disciplines. India has been a regular participant and has won medals in athletics, shooting, wrestling, badminton, hockey, table tennis, and other sports over the years.
Wushu, a Chinese martial art, has been part of the Asian Games programme since 1990. Indian athletes have won medals in the sport in past editions. Roshibina Devi's silver is another achievement for Indian Wushu, and it gives the contingent an early boost as more events get underway.
On the athletics front, India's campaign begins on Thursday, September 24. Shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor will aim for a third consecutive gold medal at the Asian Games. Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar and long-distance runner Gulveer Singh will also be in action, seeking to improve on the medals they won at the previous edition.
Toor's attempt at a hat-trick is one of the key storylines for the Indian athletics squad, which is targeting a strong overall medal haul. Sreeshankar and Gulveer had won medals last time, and their performances will be closely watched as India looks to build on its track-and-field results.
In table tennis, India's mixed doubles pairs made progress on Wednesday, September 23. Harmeet Desai and Yashaswini Ghorpade, along with Diya Chitale and Manush Shah, advanced to the quarterfinals.
Chitale and Shah, ranked seventh in the world, defeated their opponents from Sri Lanka and the Maldives without losing a match. In the round of 16, they beat Moosa Ahmed and Aishath Nazeem 11-0, 11-7, 11-6. The Indian pair will face Hong Kong's Doo Hoi Kim and Wong Chun Ting in the quarterfinals on Thursday. A win would guarantee them at least a bronze medal.
The Indian pairings had comfortable wins in their earlier matches, reflecting their form in the mixed doubles event. The quarterfinal against the Hong Kong duo is expected to be a tougher test. A medal in table tennis would be a significant result for India in a sport where Asian competition is particularly strong.
The Asian Games provide a platform for athletes across sports. India's performances in Wushu, athletics and table tennis are part of a broader campaign. The mixed doubles quarterfinal result could add to the medal count, while the athletics events on Thursday will be followed closely.
Roshibina Devi's silver is a significant achievement, as it is her second at the Asian Games. It reflects consistency at the highest level of Wushu competition in Asia. Her medal also adds to the Indian contingent's motivation as more events get underway.
The Indian team will look to maintain momentum. With athletics starting and table tennis quarterfinals scheduled, Thursday is expected to be a busy day for Indian athletes. Further updates will follow as events progress.
