Dehradun: Uttarakhand’s Wushu athletes have shown a standout performance at the 38th National Games, claiming a total of six medals, one gold and five bronze. This impressive haul underscores the state’s rising dominance in the sport and the strength of its athletes.
Achom Tapas made history by winning the gold medal in the Wushu Taolu Daoshu event, solidifying his status as one of India’s top competitors. Tapas, who has already amassed multiple golds at the junior level, now takes center stage in senior competition, marking another milestone in his career. Jyoti Verma added another bronze to Uttarakhand’s tally in Taolu Single Senior – Changquan (Female), continuing the state’s success on the national stage.
Bronze medalists from Uttarakhand
The bronze medalists from Uttarakhand also include Visham Kashyap (Wushu Taolu), Neeraj Joshi (Wushu Sanda), Lavish Kumar (Wushu Sanda), and Shubham Chaudhary (Wushu Sanda). Looking to further boost the medal count, Neeraj Joshi, Lavish Kumar, and Shubham Chaudhary will return to the ring today (January 31) with hopes of adding silver to the state’s collection.
Coach of the Uttarakhand Wushu team, praised the athletes
Anjana Rani, the coach of the Uttarakhand Wushu team, praised the athletes’ commitment and discipline, attributing their success to both their intense training and the state’s growing sports infrastructure. She expressed confidence in their ability to secure more medals in the days to come. The Uttarakhand government and sports department have also extended their congratulations, celebrating the achievements of these remarkable athletes as they gear up for even greater success in future competitions
Manipur makes a mark in Wushu on the first day, grabs multiple gold
Kanchenjunga Hall, MPSC, witnessed an electrifying display of skill and discipline today as the Wushu events commenced at the 38th National Games. The competition featured two key disciplines: Taulo and Sanda, with athletes showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication.
The Taulo competition concluded with a total of 12 medals awarded across four categories, demonstrating the high level of technical proficiency and artistry in Wushu.
Uttarakhand’s Wushu athletes excelled at the 38th National Games, securing six medals: one gold by Achom Tapas in Wushu Taolu Daoshu and five bronzes, including one by Jyoti Verma in Taolu Single Senior – Changquan (Female). Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
