Wushu player Divyanshi Choudhary alleges 'harassment' after Asian Games squad drop

Wushu athlete Divyanshi Choudhary has accused the Wushu Association of India of harassment after being removed from the Asian Games squad. The federation claims the decision was based on a medical report indicating an ACL tear, while Choudhary disputes the findings and alleges unfair treatment.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing tensions between athletes and national sports federations regarding medical transparency and selection fairness.
Wushu player Divyanshi Choudhary alleges physical and mental harassment after being dropped from India's Asian Games squad on medical grounds.IMAGE: A Sports Ministry source said the change in the wushu squad was made under established norm after the national federation informed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) that Divyanshi Chaudhary would need to be withdrawn as she has suffered an injury. Photograph: XKey PointsDivyanshi Choudhary, a Wushu player, was dropped from the Asian Games squad on medical grounds, specifically an alleged ACL tear, despite claiming doctors clearance.She has accused the Wushu Association of India (WAI) of physical and mental harassment, suggesting her replacement by Naorem Roshibina Devi was unfair.Choudhary claims she defeated Roshibina Devi in selection trials and has the right to compete, even threatening suicide in a social media video.WAI maintains that an MRI revealed a partial high-grade ACL tear, and the decision to drop her was based on medical…
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