Congratulations to the Canadian Wushu athletes for their remarkable performance at the 16th World Wushu Championships held from November 16th to 20th, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. Giuseppe Vincenzo Piccolo, a standout Canadian athlete, secured a sanda silver medal, showcasing exceptional skill and bringing pride to the nation. The hard work and dedication demonstrated by these athletes throughout the championship are truly commendable.
Here are the notable placings achieved by the Canadian athletes:
  • Giuseppe Vincenzo Piccolo
Sanda Silver Medalist
Won Preliminary Round Bout: 2-0 vs. Great Britain
Semi Final Won: 2-0 vs. Argentina
Final Lost: 0-2 vs. LebanonWeight Class: 90kg

 

  • Abdiel Hyacienth
Preliminary Lost: 1-2 vs. McCawWeight Class 75kg

 

  • Grace Wiebe:

Changquan: 8.970 – 32nd place

Jianshu: 9.590 – 12th place
  •  Winnie Cai:

Changquan: 9.560 – 15th

Jianshu: 9.600 – 11th

Qiangshu: 9.753 – 6th

 

  •  Jason Chen-Leung:

Changquan: 9.660 – 16th

Qiangshu: 9.746 – 5th

Jianshu: 9.726 – 6th

 

  • Paco Huang:

Changquan: 9.596 – 22st

Qiangshu: 9.576 – 11th

Jianshu: 9.206 – 19th

  • Murray Cheung:

Tajiquan: 8.646 – 15th

Tajijian: 8.706 – 18th
  • Kiyan Leung:

Changquan: 9.493 – 17th

Daoshu: 9.713 – 10th

Gunshu: 9.670 – 12th
  •  Rex Lam:

Changquan: 9.606 – 21st

Daoshu: 8.886 – 30th

Gunshu: 9.520 – 16th
  •  Erica Li:

Changquan: 9.153 (placing unknown)

Jianshu: 9.516 – 14th

Qiangshu: 9.633 – 11th