Strength and grace: Malaysia concludes World Wushu campaign in Brazil with five gold medals

Strength and grace: Malaysia concludes World Wushu campaign in Brazil with five gold medals

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — Malaysia’s wushu squad wrapped up their campaign at the 17th World Wushu Championship in Brasilia, Brazil, by clinching a fifth gold medal on the final day of competition.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — Malaysia’s wushu squad wrapped up their campaign at the 17th World Wushu Championship in Brasilia, Brazil, by clinching a fifth gold medal on the final day of competition.

The women’s team of Tan Cheong Min, Lee Jia Rong, and Pang Pui Yee secured victory in the duilian event with a score of 9.630 points. Italy came close with 9.623 points to take silver, while Hong Kong earned bronze with 9.613 points, Bernama reported.

In the men’s duilian, Clement Ting Su Wei, Si Shin Peng, and Bryan Ti Kai Jie captured bronze after scoring 9.613 points. Macau topped the event with 9.620 points, while Hong Kong took silver based on degree of difficulty despite matching Malaysia’s score.

Overall, Malaysia ended the championship with an impressive tally of five gold, one silver, and two bronze medals. — Bernama

Malaysia’s national wushu team members pose after concluding the 17th World Wushu Championship in Brasilia, Brazil, on September 7, 2025. — Picture via Facebook/Wushu Federation of Malaysia

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