NEW DELHI: India's Naorem Roshibina Devi secured a hard-earned silver medal in the women's 60kg wushu sanda event after a thrilling showdown at the Asian Games. The highly-anticipated match unfolded on Thursday, and it pitted Roshibina against the formidable local heavyweight, Wu Xiaowei, who held the title of reigning champion in the category.
The contest proved to be a formidable challenge for Roshibina, as Wu Xiaowei wasted no time asserting her dominance. In the opening rounds, the Chinese powerhouse exhibited her prowess and began with a spectacular takedown of Roshibina. The local favorite's aggressive first round set the tone, and she clinched the round convincingly, gaining an early 1-0 lead.