16th World Wushu Championships

The IOC has officially unveiled the first group of Athlete Role Models for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games — and we're thrilled to share that Xiaoxiao Lai has been named as an Athlete Role Model for the Dakar 2026 YOG!

Speaking about her selection, Xiaoxiao Lai said: “It is a great honor to be selected as an Athlete Role Model for the Youth Olympic Games. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the International Wushu Federation (IWUF) and my colleagues in the wushu community for their continuous support and assistance. I am truly proud that wushu has been included in the Youth Olympic Games for the first time. As an Athlete Role Model, I will share the experience, thoughts and insights I have gained through my many years in wushu, helping young athletes create their own best moments, enjoy the YOG stage to the fullest, and showcase the youthful spirit of wushu. This further strengthens my belief that wushu will shine even more brightly on the world stage.”

Wushu is one of the official sports of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, marking its debut as an official sport in the Olympic Movement. The wushu competitions will be held at the Dakar Expo Center (DEX) from November 1 to 3, 2026.
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The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games have unveiled the official competition schedule, confirming that wushu will make its long-awaited Youth Olympic debut from 1 to 3 November 2026. The historic competition will take place at the Dakar Expo Center (DEX) in Senegal, where 48 talented young athletes will compete across four medal events: men’s and women’s Changquan Combined (Changquan & Gunshu) and men’s and women’s Taijiquan Combined (Taijiquan & Taijishan). This marks the first time wushu has ever been included in an Youth Olympic event programme – a major milestone for the sport of wushu and its growing global community. Stay tuned for more updates as we count down to

Philippines Takes Center Stage in Wushu Scene

The spotlight is on Philippine Wushu! The country is set to host two major international Wushu tournaments that are expected to draw elite athletes from around the world.

We're excited for the back-to-back 2027 World Wushu Championships and the 2028 Asian Wushu Championships! What a milestone moment for Filipino martial arts and local sports development. 🇵🇭

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