Asian Games: Roshibina Devi will gun for gold in next edition, says coach Kuldeep Handoo

Roshibina Devi's coach Kuldeep Handoo expressed his joy on his protégé securing a silver medal in the women's 60kg event in Wushu. He was confident that she will be aiming for a gold in the next edition. He lauded her performance as excellent and for upgrading from the bronze in the previous edition.

Hangzhou(China): Roshibina Devi's coach Kuldeep Handoo has stated that his disciple will be aiming for a top position in the next edition of the Asian Games after she contributed to India's glorious journey in the ongoing Asian Games bagging a silver medal in Wushu.

She made a mark in the women's 60 kg event by scripting a podium finish after her Chinese opponent outplayed her in the final.

Expressing his delight, Handoo said his protégé will look forward to giving her best and upgrading to the gold one in the next edition.

"Her performance was excellent. She upgraded her bronze from the last edition to silver but I was expecting her to clinch gold. However, we will be aiming to secure a gold in the event," he said.

Reflecting on her performance in the final where she received a takedown from her opponent, Handoo opined that she was doing well in the second round but missed the execution in the first round.

• Asian Games wushu silver medallist Roshibina Devi dedicates it to Manipur amid ongoing turmoil.
  I want peace in Manipur and that the normalcy should return, she said. She seemed inconsolable while dedicating the medal to the victims of violence.https://t.co/s2rukexm5W

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  Asian Games wushu silver medallist Roshibina Devi dedicates it to Manipur amid ongoing turmoil.
  I want peace in Manipur and that the normalcy should return, she said. She seemed inconsolable while dedicating the medal to the victims of violence.https://t.co/s2rukexm5W

  — ETV Bharat (@ETVBharatEng) September 28, 2023

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  Asian Games wushu silver medallist Roshibina Devi dedicates it to Manipur amid ongoing turmoil.
  I want peace in Manipur and that the normalcy should return, she said. She seemed inconsolable while dedicating the medal to the victims of violence.https://t.co/s2rukexm5W

  — ETV Bharat (@ETVBharatEng) September 28, 2023

"She(Roshibina) did well in the second round but missed the execution part in the opening round. Now, moving forward we will work on the areas that need to be strengthened before the start of the World Championship starting in November," he explained.

On preparations for the upcoming World Championship and expectations, he said they are expecting the athletes to maintain the record of at least two golds just like the previous edition. Also, he thanked the Sports Authority of India(SAI) and the Indian government for their immense support.

"We won two gold medals in the previous World Championship held in Shanghai, China, and are looking to capitalize on it this time around. I want to thank Sports Authority of India(SAI) and the Indian government who helped us a lot to achieve our goal," he concluded.