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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