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Kota Girl Mahak Sharma Wins Silver for India at Wushu Championship in China

 








Kota is no longer just the coaching capital of India — it’s now making waves in international sports too. Mahak Sharma, a talented Wushu athlete from Seenta village near Kota, has clinched a silver medal at the prestigious 2nd Asian Cup of Wushu Sanda held in China.

Held between 2nd to 7th July, this championship saw fierce competition from athletes across Asia. Competing in the 75 kg weight category, Mahak’s stellar performance earned her the silver medal, marking a proud moment for both Kota and India.

This achievement makes her the second female athlete from Kota to win an international Wushu medal. Earlier, Divyanshi secured a bronze medal at the Junior World Championship in Brunei.

🥋 Kota’s Growing Presence in Wushu

Kota is fast emerging as a hub for Wushu talent in India. Several girls and boys from the region have represented India at the international level. Among them:

  • Yashita Kumawat – Competed in Junior Asian Championship

  • Priyanshi Gautam – Represented India in Junior World Championship

  • Mahipal Singh Gurjar – First Wushu medalist from Rajasthan, winning at the 7th Junior Asian Championship in 2013

  • Tauseef Hasan – Bronze medalist at the Moscow Cup

These athletes showcase Kota’s growing reputation beyond academics, proving that it’s also a center of sporting excellence.

🔍 What is Wushu?

Wushu is a traditional Chinese martial art that blends combat techniques with physical fitness. It includes styles such as Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi, and emphasizes speed, strength, precision, and technique. Wushu is both a sport and a rich cultural art form, now gaining popularity in India.

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