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All India Inter-University Wushu C’ship witnesses competitive action at KU

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  • 08 May 2026

Srinagar, May 7: The University of Kashmir (KU) continued to witness high-energy competition and enthusiastic participation during Day 3 and Day 4 of the ongoing All India Inter-University Wushu Championship 2026 at SKISC Srinagar.

 

The championship is being organised by the varsity’s Directorate of Physical Education and Sports (DPES) under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities.

 

The championship features competitions across 12 weight categories in Men’s Sanda and 10 weight categories in Women’s Sanda, alongside Taolu events in both divisions.

 

As the Sanda contests move into advanced rounds, the competition has become increasingly intense, drawing strong participation from universities across the country.

 

Vice-Chancellor KU, Prof. Nilofer Khan, urged the participants to compete with integrity and uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. She said the University is steadily strengthening its sporting culture and creating greater opportunities for student-athletes to excel at national platforms.

 

Prof. Brij Kishore from Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), Gwalior, is attending the championship as Observer on behalf of the AIU.

 

The Taolu competitions on Day 3 and 4 drew attention for their display of precision, agility, balance, and traditional martial arts techniques, with participants delivering impressive performances in various categories.

 

In the Wushu Taolu Single Women event, Daisy Rabha from Bodoland University clinched the gold medal, while Jeevitha Anna Georgy representing University of Kerala secured the silver medal. Barsha Diya of Gautam Buddha University bagged the bronze medal.

 

In the Wushu Taolu Single Regular Event – Changquan Men, Subhash from Panjab University won the gold medal, while Thounganba Aheibam of Lovely Professional University secured the silver medal. Leimapokpam Nelson Meitei, also representing Lovely Professional University, claimed the bronze medal.

 

In the Wushu Taolu Single Regular Event – Changquan Women, Mercy Ngaimong from Rashtriya Raksha University clinched the gold medal, while Yumlembam Echantombi Devi representing National Sports University secured the silver medal. Ankita of Panjab University bagged the bronze medal.

 

The event has also been attracting large spectator turnout, with the final bouts and closing ceremony scheduled for Saturday. The championship will conclude on Saturday with the final Sanda bouts and closing ceremony.

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