Roshibina chalks a 5-0 win over Chu Man Sin in the quarterfinal, setting up a bronze‑medal finish.
The 25‑year‑old Manipuri fighter has now collected medals at every Asian Games she’s entered – bronze in Jakarta 2018, silver in Hangzhou 2023, and a podium spot that’s now locked in. A selection row that saw Divyanshi Choudhary dropped over an ACL tear only added to the drama.
The contest itself was a slog of strikes and throws. Roshibina landed a flurry of punches and a clean takedown, leaving Chu with zero points in the first two rounds and sealing the scoreline at 5‑0.
“Every point counts when you’re chasing a medal streak,” she told reporters after the match. The Indian squad’s coach, Sunil Kumar, said the win was “a testament to her disciplined preparation.”
Wednesday’s semifinal promises a clash that could see Roshibina lift gold or settle for silver – the outcome will decide if India keeps its podium streak alive.