IMPHAL: Manipur showed its strength in Wushu at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, with its athletes winning many medals to increase their total.
T Saya Chanu won a gold medal in the women's Changquan event, while Marshal Salam and K Panthoi Devi won silver in the men’s and women’s Changquan events, respectively. Y Bonish and Kongjengbam Luxmi won gold in the Nanquan competition, and Hanjabam Langlentombi took silver in the same event.
Manipur’s Wushu team won six more medals at the Games, showing how strong the athletes are. Chef de Mission Rajchandra Moirangthem praised them for their great performances, saying they worked hard and stayed strong despite the challenges during preparation because of ongoing issues.
Manipur is being represented by 39 Wushu players, including 20 female athletes, in this edition of the National Games, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Since Wushu's National Games debut in 2007 in Guwahati, Manipur has remained a dominant force in the sport.
Manipur’s Wushu athletes have maintained a strong track record in previous editions of the National Games, securing 9 gold, 4 silver, and 2 bronze medals at the 37th National Games in Goa (2023) and 6 gold, 5 silver, and 2 bronze medals in the 36th edition in Gujarat (2022). Notably, four Wushu players from the state have been honored with the prestigious Arjuna Award.