Indian wushu player Divyanshi Choudhary has spoken out emotionally after being removed from the country's Asian Games squad. The 18-year-old was dropped just days before the event in Nagoya, and she has alleged "abuse of power" behind the decision.
Divyanshi had been preparing for her Asian Games debut. She competed in the women's 60kg category during the selection process. But she was later removed from the squad, and Roshibina Devi Naorem took her place.
Divyanshi Choudhary Breaks Down in Viral Video
In a video posted online, Divyanshi was seen in tears while discussing the decision. She recorded the video from the roof of her hostel at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala.
The video shows the young athlete visibly upset as she talks about her late exclusion from the squad. Her emotional reaction has drawn attention to how selection decisions are made and communicated to athletes.
What Divyanshi Has Alleged
Divyanshi has alleged "abuse of power" in her removal from the team. She had gone through the selection process and was preparing to represent India at the Asian Games before being dropped.
The timing of the decision is a key part of her complaint. Being removed just days before the event left her with no time to process the change or prepare for an alternative outcome.
Our Take: Athletes Deserve Better Communication
In our view, this story is not just about one player missing one event. It is about how young athletes are treated when tough selection calls are made.
Divyanshi is 18 years old. She trained, competed in the selection process, and believed she was going to the Asian Games. To be removed just days before the event — and to find out in a way that left her in tears on a hostel roof — raises serious questions about the process.
To put it plainly, selection decisions in sports are never easy. Someone has to be picked and someone has to miss out. But the way that decision is communicated matters. Athletes who give years of their lives to training deserve transparency and basic respect.
Divyanshi's allegation of "abuse of power" is serious. It deserves a proper response from the authorities. If the process was fair, they should explain it clearly. If there were flaws, they should own up and fix them.
For readers, this is a reminder that behind every squad list are real people with real dreams. How sports bodies handle these moments tells us a lot about how much they actually value their athletes.
The young wushu player's video has put a spotlight on her case. What happens next — whether she gets answers or gets ignored — will say a lot about the system she is part of.
