Manipur’s Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu has created history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win a medal in Wushu at the Youth Olympic Games, securing bronze in the women’s Changquan combined event in Dakar on November 3.
Chanu finished third with a combined score of 18.039 points, marking a significant achievement for Indian Wushu and bringing recognition to Manipur’s contribution to the country’s sporting landscape.
Egypt’s Sondos Sonbol won the gold medal with 18.660 points, while Venezuela’s Valeria Frannerys Dudamel secured silver with 18.199 points.
The Indian athlete delivered a strong performance across the two disciplines that make up the combined event. She finished second in Changquan, scoring 9.316 points, and third in Gunshu with 8.723 points. Her combined tally of 18.039 points earned her the bronze medal.
Chanu’s achievement adds to India’s medal count at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, where the country has so far secured one silver and two bronze medals.
On Monday, young judoka Khushbu Rajakbhai won silver, becoming only the second Indian judoka to reach the podium at the Youth Olympic Games. Swimming talent Dhinidhi Desinghu also claimed bronze in the women’s 100m freestyle event.
Chanu’s historic performance marks an important milestone for Indian Wushu and highlights the growing presence of athletes from Manipur on the international sporting stage.
