Chinese Team Dominates 16th World Wushu Championships with Three More Gold Medals
Xu Jianmei, Xinhua News Agency, Fort Worth, USA
Chinese athletes continue to shine at the 16th World Wushu Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. On November 19, the team secured three additional gold medals in various categories, further solidifying their dominance in the competition.
In the regular competition, Yao Yang emerged victorious in the women’s fencing event, while Liu Xin also claimed the women’s fencing championship. Additionally, Zhang Qingchun showcased remarkable skill and strength to clinch the men’s javelin competition title. In the Sanda competition, several athletes from the Chinese team advanced to the finals, representing the nation’s prowess in martial arts.
Yao Yang, a martial arts prodigy from Shanxi, expressed her gratitude for the support and guidance she received from the Wushu Sports Management Center of the State General Administration of Sports and her coach, following her historic win. Despite her modest demeanor, Yang revealed her excitement after tasting victory and shared her fondness for Texas steak.
As the tournament unfolds, the Chinese team continues to lead the gold medal tally with seven remarkable victories. This outstanding performance reaffirms China’s position as a powerhouse in the world of Wushu. With the event set to conclude on November 20, anticipation grows for more thrilling displays of skill and athleticism from the participating teams.
Xinhua News Agency, Fort Worth, USA, November 19 (Reporter Xu Jianmei) On the 19th, the Chinese team won three more gold medals at the 16th World Wushu Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
On the same day, in the regular competition, Yao Yang won the gold medal in women’s fencing, Liu Xin won the women’s fencing championship, and Zhang Qingchun became the king in the men’s javelin competition. In the Sanda competition of each kilogram level, 5 male players and 3 female players from the Chinese team advanced to the finals on the 20th.
On 19 November, Chinese athlete Zhang Qingchun competed in the men’s javelin competition. In the end, he won the men’s marking championship. Published by Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Tian Dan)
Yao Yang is from Shanxi and has been practicing martial arts since he was a child. After winning the gold medal, she said in an interview with Xinhua News Agency that this was her first time participating in the World Wushu Championships. She was grateful to the Wushu Sports Management Center of the State General Administration of Sports for her growth and the guidance of the coach and help She was very excited after winning the award.
Facing the camera, Yao Yang seemed shy and did not speak much. But she said it was her first time in Texas, USA, and she really liked eating Texas steak.
On November 19, Chinese player Ye Xiang (left) and Lebanese player Zamar competed in the semifinals of the Sanda category over 90 kg. Published by Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Tian Dan)
According to the statistics of the International Wushu Federation, from the 19th, the Chinese team continues to occupy the top position in the gold medal list with 7 gold medals; China’s Macau team is provisionally second with 2 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 3 bronze medals; the Singaporean team is third with 2 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 2 bronze medals. The Vietnamese and Malaysian teams followed closely.
This tournament will end on 20 November.
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