Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 8: The ongoing All India Inter-University Wushu Championship 2026 witnessed intense competition and strong spectator participation at SKISC Srinagar. The championship is being organised by the Directorate of Physical Education and Sports, University of Kashmir under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities.
More than 200 bouts were conducted during the day across several Sanda weight categories, including below 80 kg, below 85 kg, below 90 kg, below 100 kg and above 100 kg in both men’s and women’s divisions. The bouts featured fast-paced action, technical skill and closely fought contests, with winners advancing to the quarterfinal stage scheduled for the final day of the championship.
Alongside Sanda events, Taolu competitions continued to draw attention, with participants showcasing precision, balance, agility and traditional weapon routines. Athletes from National Sports University delivered notable performances in the Taolu segment, earning appreciation from spectators and officials alike.
While distributing medals to the winners, Coordinator DPES KU, Dr Surjeet Singh, said that hosting national-level events plays an important role in strengthening the sports culture of the region and encourages young athletes to pursue competitive sports at higher levels.
Results: In Taolu Single – Regular Event (Women) – Nangun, Valentina from Manipur University won the gold medal, Anjana Kumari from Ranchi University secured silver and Veda Surthi from Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R. Medical University bagged bronze.
In Gunshu (Women), Astha Oranl from Ranchi University won gold, Shreya from Bharati Vidyapeeth secured silver, and Prachi from Gondwana University claimed bronze.
In Daoshu (Women), Astha Oranl again won gold, Shreya secured silver, and Tanu Kumari from Ranchi University took bronze.
In Qianshu (Men), Nelson from Lovely Professional University won gold, followed by Bhanu Partab from University of Rajasthan with silver and Shivam from Parul University with bronze.
In Taijijian (Men), Ngamba from Lovely Professional University won gold, Bhumeswar Wahengbam from Manipur University secured silver, and L. Plato Deep from Parul University claimed bronze.
The championship continues to witness high-level competition and enthusiastic participation from universities across the country.
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