International Wushu Federation: Wushu Gold Results at Dakar Expo Center, 3 November 2026
The International Wushu Federation held the Wushu gold medal competition at the Youth Olympic Games at Dakar Expo Center from 1 to 3 November 2026.
The International Wushu Federation has reported the results of the 1st official Wushu gold medal competition at the Youth Olympic Games at Dakar Expo Center in Diamniadio, Senegal, held from 1 to 3 November 2026. The competition featured 47 youth athletes from 46 countries and territories worldwide competing in the Taolu category to elevate Wushu to international standards. Judging was divided into 4 main events based on a Combined total score from barehand routines and weapon routines in the finals on 3 November 2026.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Source Organisation | International Wushu Federation (IWUF) |
| Competition Event | 2026 Youth Olympic Games |
| Venue | Dakar Expo Center (DEX), Diamniadio, Senegal |
| Competition Dates | 1 to 3 November 2026 |
| Gold Medal Date | 3 November 2026 |
| Participants | 47 athletes from 46 countries and territories |
International Event Organisation and Attendance of Dignitaries
The space inside Dakar Expo Center was prepared to accommodate all 4 Taolu events, comprising Men's and Women's Individual Changquan as well as Men's and Women's Individual Taijiquan. Throughout the 3 days of the event, athletes showcased the fast, acrobatic movements of Changquan alongside the smooth continuity of Taijiquan, making a strong impression on spectators in the venue.
This historic competition was honoured by the presence of key dignitaries as witnesses, including Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, President of Senegal, and Gao Zhidan, Minister of Sport of China, in his capacity as President of the International Wushu Federation. Also in attendance were Thomas Bach, Honorary President of the International Olympic Committee, accompanied by the organisation's Vice Presidents Nawal El Moutawakel, Baron Pierre-Olivier Beckers-Vieujant and Juan Antonio Samaranch, as well as senior executives from the sports sector.
Men's and Women's Changquan Competition Results
The Men's Individual Changquan final combined scores from the barehand routine and the cudgel routine, or Gunshu. Lin Yilei, a 15-year-old athlete from the People's Republic of China, led the scoring in both segments of the performance and won the gold medal with a total score of 18.796 points. The silver medal went to Asael Christo Jacob Rondonuwu from Indonesia, and the bronze medal went to Arash Peahali from Iran.
The Women's Individual Changquan competition likewise used the combined scoring criteria from the barehand routine and the cudgel routine. Sondos Sonbol, an athlete from Egypt, delivered an outstanding performance to claim the gold medal, whilst the silver medal went to Valeria Frannerys Dudamel Alvarado from Venezuela and the bronze medal went to Lanchenbi Chani Rajkumari from India.
Taijiquan Results Summary and Relevance for Event Organisers
The Men's Individual Taijiquan event was evaluated on the barehand routine and the fan routine, or Taijishan. The gold medal winner was Poon Hao Ran from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China, who achieved identical scores in both sub-events with balanced movements. In the Women's Individual category, Ng Zhe Nin from Singapore demonstrated comprehensive skills to win the gold medal. A summary of the medallists across all 4 events is as follows:
- Men's Individual Changquan: Gold medal: Lin Yilei (China), Silver medal: Asael Christo Jacob Rondonuwu (Indonesia), Bronze medal: Arash Peahali (Iran)
- Women's Individual Changquan: Gold medal: Sondos Sonbol (Egypt), Silver medal: Valeria Frannerys Dudamel Alvarado (Venezuela), Bronze medal: Lanchenbi Chani Rajkumari (India)
- Men's Individual Taijiquan: Gold medal: Poon Hao Ran (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China), Silver medal: Nguyen Khac Le Hoang (Vietnam), Bronze medal: Kawamura Shiki (Japan)
- Women's Individual Taijiquan: Gold medal: Ng Zhe Nin (Singapore), Silver medal: Chu Yu En (Taiwan), Bronze medal: Zhuo Mia Aurelja Xianglin (Germany)
This news is of interest to event planners and organisers looking to study how an exhibition centre such as Dakar Expo Center utilises space to accommodate a world-class sporting competition with participants from 46 countries and territories. At the same time, hotel professionals can apply information on hosting youth athlete delegations and senior executives to prepare accommodation and venue services. Additionally, it provides useful information for travellers interested in attending international sporting competitions alongside cultural tourism.