Wushu Player Divyanshi's Asian Games Dreams Shattered, Dropped at Eleventh Hour Due to Medical Reasons
SAI said the 18-year-old was medically unfit, while her replacement, Naorem Roshibina Devi, is a two-time medallist.
- On Thursday, the Sports Authority of India dropped wushu athlete Divyanshi Choudhary from the Asian Games squad on medical grounds, replacing her with senior competitor Naorem Roshibina Devi just days before the event in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- While SAI officials cited a knee ligament injury for the removal, Divyanshi alleged "abuse of power," claiming she faced sustained mental pressure since winning the selection trials against Roshibina earlier this year.
- In a video posted from her hostel in Patiala, Divyanshi described the situation as "deeply distressing," while her father, Sunil, claimed the family only learned of the squad change on Friday.
- Wushu Association of India CEO Suhel Ahmed denied federation responsibility for the removal, confirming the decision was based on medical assessments and stating "we can't send injured players."
- This change is part of broader adjustments to India's 766-member contingent for the Asian Games, which includes 501 athletes across 37 sports, as officials finalize rosters for the September 19 opening.
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Wushu athlete Divyanshi Choudhary accepts federation’s decision to drop her from Asian Games squad, alleges harassment by Roshibina Devi
Divyanshi Choudhary has come to terms with her removal from the Asian Games wushu squad after an injury, as her federation put her health first. Now prioritising her fitness, she aims for future triumphs with gold medals in sight. Additionally, she continues to raise issues of harassment by a peer, but feels reassured by the federation's backing and the supportive stance of its officials.
Wushu athlete axed at the eleventh hour, cries foul, but the Association says she is not fit
Divyanshi Choudhary claims she was unfairly dropped from the Asian Games wushu squad, alleging mental harassment and questioning the medical advice she received regarding her knee injury. Her father supports her claims, highlighting discrepancies in medical assessments.
Dropped from Asian Games team, wushu player Divyanshi alleges unfair treatment, harassment
New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) Dropped from the Asian Games squad on medical grounds, Wushu player Divyanshi Choudhary on Saturday alleged physical and mental harassment at the hands of national federation, claiming that she has been replaced despite getting the doctor’s clearance to compete in Japan. Divyanshi was included in the seven-member wushu team for […]
Asian Games Wushu Player Divyanshi Choudhary Alleges Harassment, Threatens Suicide
Wushu player Divyanshi Choudhary, dropped from the Asian Games squad due to an alleged ACL tear, has accused the national federation of physical and mental harassment, claiming she was medically cleared to compete. The Wushu Association of India maintains she was replaced due to a high-grade ACL tear confirmed by MRI, while Divyanshi alleges foul play to favour another athlete.
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