Wushu Association of India

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Wushu Association of India
SportWushu
AbbreviationWAI

Wushu Association of India is the governing body of wushu in India. It was established in 1989 by Anand Kacker.[1][2]

The Department of Youth Affairs and Sports in the Ministry of Human Resource Development of the Government of India recognises the Wushu Association of India. It is a member of the International Wushu Federation, the Indian Olympic Association, the Wushu Federation of Asia, and the South Asian Wushu Federation.[3][4]

Bhupender Singh Bajwa is the president of the association.

There are 39 units around India.

Medals won[edit]

Competition Gold Silver Bronze Total
Asian Games 0 2 8 10
Total 0 2 8 10

References[edit]

  1. ^ Barua, Suhrid (2014-09-26). "Asian Games: Wushu coming of age in India!". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  2. ^ Vinod, Karan (2019-10-23). "Praveen Kumar becomes India's first Wushu World Champion". thebridge.in. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  3. ^ "Six-Day 18th Sub Junior National Wushu Championship inaugurated at Lovely Professional University". 5 Dariya News. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
  4. ^ "LIST OF RECOGNISED NATIONAL SPORTS FEDERATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2020-2021 | Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports | GoI". yas.nic.in. Retrieved 2021-06-24.

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