Sports 04 November 2026
Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu Wins Historic Wushu Bronze Medal at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics
Why in the News?
Manipuri wushu practitioner **Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu** scripted history by winning a **bronze medal** in the women's Changquan combined event at the **Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games** in Senegal. This marks India's first-ever medal in the sport of wushu at the Youth Olympic Games.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Historic Performance & Scores:
- Rajkumari scored 8.723 in Gunshu and 9.316 in Changquan to finish third on the podium with a total combined score of **18.039 points**.
- Egypt’s Sondos Sonbol won the **gold medal** with 18.660 points, while Venezuela’s Valeria Frannerys Dudamel Alvarado earned the **silver medal** with 18.199 points.
- India's Tally at Dakar 2026:
- This bronze expanded India’s total medal tally to **3** (1 Silver, 2 Bronze) at Dakar 2026.
- Previous medals came from Khushbu Rajakbhai Darjada (Silver in Judo 63kg) and Dhinidhi Desinghu (Bronze in 100m Freestyle Swimming).
- Milestone Debut for Wushu:
- Wushu is making its official medal debut as a Youth Olympic sport at the 2026 Dakar Games.
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Static GK Facts:
- International Wushu Federation (IWUF):
- Established: **October 30, 1990** | Headquarters: **Beijing, China**.
- Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games:
- Host City: **Dakar, Senegal** (First Olympic event hosted on the African continent).
- Wushu Association of India (WAI):
- Established: **1989** | Headquarters: **New Delhi**.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Who became the first Indian athlete to win a Youth Olympic medal in Wushu at Dakar 2026?
A: Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu (Manipur)
Q: In which combined event did Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu secure her bronze medal at Dakar 2026?
A: Women's Changquan Combined (Gunshu + Changquan)
Q: Where is the headquarters of the International Wushu Federation (IWUF) located?
A: Beijing, China
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