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Feb 01, 1983 41 years old
Indian martial artist
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About W. Sandhyarani Devi
- Sandhyarani Devi Wangkhem (Born 1 February 1983) is an Indian martial art athlete from Manipur, who participates in Women's Sanshou (Wushu) 56 kg category. Sandhyarani won a Silver medal at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.
- Fighting with a calf injury, she was defeated by Iranian Khadijeh Azadpour, who was the defending champion in 60 kg category.
- She had sustained the injury in the semi-final win against Laos' Paloy Barckkam, due to this her kicking ability was severely hampered and she had to play defensively.
- Sandhyarani fought in 60 kg category as the 56 kg category was not included in the games schedule. She has previously won a Bronze medal in 2008 Asian Championships in Macau and Silver medal at 2009 Asian Martial Arts Games in Women's Sanshou 56 kg. Sandhyarani is a Central Reserve Police Force constable and hails from eastern state of Manipur.
- She belongs to the Thoubal district where the freestyle form of Sanshou is popular.
- Sandhyarani was a boxer but later shifted to Wushu since it was more all-round.
