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Massive turnout marks All India Inter-University Wushu meet at KU

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  • 06 May 2026

Srinagar, May 5: The ongoing All India Inter-University Wushu Championship (Men & Women), organized by University of Kashmir’s Directorate of Physical Education and Sports under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi, is witnessing an unprecedented enthusiasm and participation, setting new benchmarks in university-level sports across the country.

 

The men’s division bouts are being conducted at Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex, Wazir Bagh, with great enthusiasm and exuberance.

 

The championship was earlier thrown open by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, marking the commencement of this grand sporting extravaganza.

 

The championship has attracted a record-breaking 1,500+ athletes from over 195 universities, making it one of the largest university-level martial arts events ever hosted in Kashmir.

 

The strong turnout shows how popular and competitive Wushu is among university athletes nationwide. The championship is a dynamic platform for young athletes to showcase their martial arts skills, demonstrating strength, agility, and technical finesse.

 

The week-long event is witnessing intense bouts across both men’s and women’s categories. On the second day of the championship, a total of 220 bouts were conducted in the men’s Sanda division across 12 weight categories, namely: below 48 kg, 52 kg, 56 kg, 60 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 75 kg, 80 kg, 85 kg, 90 kg, 100 kg, and above 100 kg.

 

The competitions were marked by fierce contests, tactical brilliance, and outstanding athletic performance throughout the day.

 

The women’s division bouts are scheduled to commence from tomorrow morning, while the advancing men athletes will continue their bout into the subsequent rounds, promising even more intense and thrilling contests in the days ahead.

 

The University of Kashmir is emerging as a premier hub for national-level sporting events, setting new standards in sports management and infrastructure.

 

The championship is not only elevating the profile of Wushu, but also positioning the University as a vibrant launchpad for sporting excellence in India.

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