Wushu Sanda Nationals next week
Sri Lanka Wushu Federation (SLWF) will conduct its 17th National Wushu Sanda (Duel Segment) Championship at the Indoor Stadium situated in New Town, Ratnapura. The competition will be held on November 25, 26 and 27 and will also serve as a selection trial for the upcoming Asian Games 2022 in wushu sanda for the weight categories of 56, 60, 65, 70 and 75 for Men and 52 and 60 for Women.
Athletes can register for the upcoming event with a valid medical report obtained within 15 days from a qualified medical practitioner, prior to the opening day, and will have to undergo an antigen test before scrutinizing on the opening day. SLWF has made all necessary arrangements for all intended competitors to assist with medical needs at the competition venue.
The winners of each category will be drafted to a training programme by SLWF, under a qualified coach, who will conduct a full-time training course targeting the Asian Games 2022. SLWF also intends to draft the selected athletes to special training programmes in Iran and China with the assistance of the Ministry of Sports.