Sandhyarani Devi Wangkhem (born 1 February 1983) is an Indian

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athlete from

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, who participates in Women's Sanshou ( Wushu) 56 kg category. Sandhyarani won a Silver medal at the 2010 Asian Games in

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, 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

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and Silver medal at

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in Women's Sanshou 56 kg. Sandhyarani is a

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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.

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