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Indian Martial Artist Roshibina Secures Silver at Asian Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Roshibina Naorem Devi for winning a silver medal in the women’s 60 kg Sanda event at the Asian Games.

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Key Points

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Silver medal in women's 60 kg Sanda at Asian Games.

Third consecutive Asian Games medal for Roshibina.

Lost final to Chinese competitor Zhang Xiaoyu.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a congratulatory message.

Coach Amit Pal helped her preparation.

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The medal marks her third Asian Games podium finish, following a silver in the previous edition and a bronze in 2018.

She was defeated by Chinese athlete Zhang Xiaoyu in the final, but praised her coach Amit Pal for his support.

Roshibina aims to improve her skills and target a gold medal at the next major competition.

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Silver Medal

an award for finishing in second place

Sanda

a Chinese martial art that combines punching and kicking

Asian Games

a large multi‑sport event for athletes from Asian countries

Podium

the platform where winners stand to receive medals

Coach

a person who trains and guides an athlete

Competitor

another athlete who takes part in the same event

Technical superiority

being better at the required skills

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