Indian Wushu Stars Shine with Seven Medals at Junior World Championships

Indian wushu athletes won seven medals, including two golds, at the 9th Junior World Championships in Brunei. Aryan and Shaurya secured golds in their weight categories. The team also bagged one silver and four bronze medals, marking a significant achievement for Indian wushu on the world stage.

Indian wushu players bagged a rich haul of seven medals, including two gold, in the 9th Junior World Championships which concluded in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, on Sunday.

India also won one silver and four bronze medals in the competition.

This marked the first time that Indian player Aryan, competing in the 48kg weight category, clinched the gold medal after a fierce contest against a Chinese player, a release from the Wushu Association of India said. Additionally, Indian player Shaurya triumphed over his Iranian opponent to win another gold medal. Nang Mingbi Borphukan claimed a silver medal in the Taolu Jian Shu C Group event.

In addition to these accolades, Tanish Nagar (56kg), Abhijeet (60kg), Divyanshi (60kg women), and Yuvraj (42kg) won a bronze medal each. A 24-member Indian team participated in the championships.

(With inputs from agencies.)