Srinagar: The All India Inter-University Wushu Championship (Men & Women) is underway in Srinagar, drawing participation from universities across the country and highlighting the sport’s growing appeal at the university level.
The University of Kashmir is organising the championship under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi. The event was declared open by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Monday.
The championship features competitions in both men’s and women’s categories, with bouts being conducted in an indoor sports complex in Srinagar.
The event has attracted a large number of athletes, reflecting increasing enthusiasm and competitive spirit among participants.
Serving as a platform for young athletes, the tournament is witnessing intense and competitive bouts, with participants demonstrating skill, strength, agility, and tactical ability throughout the event.
In the men’s Sanda division, competitions are being held across 12 weight categories: below 48 kg, 52 kg, 56 kg, 60 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 75 kg, 80 kg, 85 kg, 90 kg, 100 kg, and above 100 kg.
The matches have been marked by closely contested bouts and strong performances across categories.
The championship is progressing through multiple rounds, maintaining a high level of competition and engagement among athletes. The scale of participation and quality of performances underline the steady rise of Wushu in university sports.
The women’s division is set to commence on Wednesday, further adding to the momentum of the championship, while the men’s events will continue into subsequent rounds.
Overall, the event reflects the expanding sports culture at the University of Kashmir and provides athletes with an important platform to compete at the national level.
