China flexed its martial arts mastery at the 2025 Chengdu World Games, snatching three gold medals and one silver in wushu sanda events that had fans cheering like it was a ‘Crouching Tiger’ sequel! 🥋 The home team’s stellar performance highlighted both skill and the sport’s growing global appeal.
🔥 Chen Mengyue kicked off the gold rush in the women’s 52kg category, defeating India’s Namrata Batra 2-0. Batra’s silver marked India’s first-ever wushu podium finish at the Games – a major milestone! 🎉
Teammate Li Zhiqin continued the streak, overpowering Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy in the 60kg final. Li, a Chengdu Universiade veteran, told reporters: “Seeing strong competitors worldwide proves wushu’s reach is expanding faster than a TikTok trend!” 📈
China’s third gold came via Tang Sishuo, who dominated Vietnam’s Do Huy Hoang in the men’s 56kg final with throws so fierce they’d make Jackie Chan nod in approval. 💥 Meanwhile, Iran’s Seyedah Yasaman Bagherzadehvaskas stunned the crowd by overturning China’s Zhu Hailan in the women’s 70kg final – proving every underdog has their day. 🏆
With athletes from Egypt, South Korea, and beyond claiming medals, the Games showcased sanda’s blend of strategy and raw power. Think MMA meets ancient tradition – no wonder it’s going viral! 🌍✨
