Wushu has appeared twice at the Summer Olympics as an unofficial exhibition event: in 1936 and 2008.[1]
| Wushu at the Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC Code | WSU |
| Governing body | IWUF |
| Events | 15 (men: 8; women: 7) |
| Summer Olympics | |
| Note: demonstration or exhibition sport years indicated in italics | |
1936
editIn 1936, Wushu was exhibited by a team of Chinese athletes at the Olympics in Berlin.[2] In the Official Report of the Games, wushu was called "Chinese Boxing", and was categorized as a national gymnastics demonstration. The demonstration was held on August 11.[3]
2008
editIn 2008, a wushu tournament was allowed to be held in parallel to the Olympic Games in Beijing. Medals were awarded, though it was not considered an official demonstration sport.[4]
References
edit- ^ Watta, Evelyn (2022-11-02). "The rise of wushu in Senegal and Africa ahead of Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics". Olympics.com. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Judkins, Benjamin (2022-02-10). "Berlin 1936: Chinese Martial Arts on a Global Stage". Kung Fu Tea. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Official Report 1936 v.1". LA84 Foundation. p. 97. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Etchells, Daniel (2021-08-08). "Wushu "disappointed" but "not completely surprised" by Tokyo 2020 failure". insidethegames.biz. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
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