13th World Wushu Championship: Sharma, Bhanu win preliminary rounds

Jakarta: Two Indian players won their preliminary rounds against their opponents -- USA and Malaysia, in the 13th World Wushu Championship here on Saturday. Uchit Sharma beat Malaysian player Wei Loong Lee in 52 kg category and Surya Bhanu Pratap defeated Edgar Ruiz of USA.

The 13th World Wushu Championship is under progress in Jakarta. Over 900 athletes from 73 countries are participating in this mega event.

The championship was inaugurated by Famous Hollywood star and former Wushu player Jet Lee in the presence Yu Zaiqing, the President of International Wushu Federation & Vice president IOC ( Iternational Olympic Committee).

19 members, Including 14 players, 3 coaches of the Indian team are participating in this championship.