Wushu will be evaluated in Dakar 2026 and could be part of the Olympic program for the elderly
Thomas Bach confirmed this week. It is a discipline that emerged in China, it is also known as kung fu and the International Federation highlights its popularity among young people and gender equality. It had already been an exhibition sport along with skateboarding and sport climbing.
El wushu será evaluado en Dakar 2026 y podría integrar el programa olímpico de mayores
Thomas Bach lo confirmó esta semana. Es una disciplina surgida en China, se la conoce también como kung fu y la Federación Internacional resalta su popularidad entre los jóvenes y la igualdad de género. Ya había sido deporte de exhibición junto con el skate y la escalada deportiva.
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