Wushu (武術), or kung fu, is a competitive Chinese martial art. It integrates concepts and forms from various traditional and modern Chinese martial arts, including Shaolin kung fu, tai chi, and Wudangquan. "Wushu" is the Chinese term for "martial arts", reflecting the art's goal as a compilation and standardization of various styles.
Wushu was contested by both men and women at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha, Qatar from December 11 to December 14, 2006. It was competed in the disciplines of tai chi, Taijijian, Changquan, Daoshu, Jianshu, Gunshu, Qiangshu, Nanquan, Nangun, Nandao, and Sanshou. All events were held at Aspire Hall 3.
The 2008 Beijing Wushu Tournament was a wushu competition which was held from August 21 to 24, 2008 at the Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium in Beijing, China. The tournament was organised by the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (BOCOG), the International Wushu Federation (IWUF), and the Chinese Wushu Association (CWA), and was held in tandem with the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Beanca Marie Binene, professionally known as Bea Binene, is a Filipino actress. She was a finalist on StarStruck Kids and has played the role of Natalie Dimaculangan on First Time. She is also one of the Junior Ambassadors for the Haribon Foundation since 2005 and still an active volunteer of GMA Kapuso Foundation and the Philippine Red Cross. She is known for her role in GMA Network TV series Hanggang Makita Kang Muli.
Marquez "Mark" Tacio Sangiao professionally known as Mark Sangiao, is a Filipino martial arts coach and former professional mixed martial artist. His students include fighters such as Stephen Loman, Joshua Pacio, Eduard Folayang, Honorio Banario, Geje Eustaquio, Kevin Belingon, Danny Kingad, and his son, Jhanlo Mark Sangiao. Sangiao is the founder of Team Lakay in 2003.
ASEAN University Games (AUG) is a biennial sports event that involves athletes from the universities of the ASEAN member countries. It is regulated by ASEAN University Sports Council (AUSC) which was established in 1980.
The Wushu Federation of the Philippines (WFP) is the official national governing body for Wushu in the Philippines under the International Wushu Federation. The WFP is a regular member of Philippine Olympic Committee as NSA or National Sports Association.
Rowing at the 2014 Asian Games was held in Chungju Tangeum Lake International Rowing Center, Incheon, South Korea from September 20 to 25, 2014.
Wushu was contested by both men and women at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea from September 20 to 24, 2014. All events were held at the Ganghwa Dolmens Gymnasium.
Sailing at the 2014 Asian Games was held at Wangsan Sailing Marina in Incheon, South Korea from September 24 to 1 October 2014.
The Philippines competed at the 28th Southeast Asian Games from 5 to 16 June 2015. The Philippines contingent was composed of 472 athletes and 136 sporting officials participating in 35 out of the 36 sports.
Wushu at the 2015 SEA Games was held at the Singapore Expo Hall 2 in Tampines, Singapore from 6 to 8 June 2015.
Huang Junhua is a professional wushu taolu athlete from Macau. He is a two-time world champion and the second ever gold medallist for Macau at the Asian Games.
Agatha Chrystenzen Fernandez Wong is a Filipino wushu athlete who has won medals for the Philippines at the Southeast Asian Games, Asian Games, and the World Wushu Championships.
Daria Tarasova is a former competitive wushu taolu athlete and coach from Russia. She is the most renowned Russian wushu athlete of all time.
Jia Rui, is a retired professional wushu taolu athlete from Macau. He was one of the most dominant wushu taolu athletes of the 2000s and the early 2010s, and won the first gold medal for Macau at the Asian Games.
Willy Reyes Wang is a former wushu taolu athlete from the Philippines. He is one of the most decorated Filipino wushu athletes of all time in international competition and became especially renowned after his gold medal victory at the 2008 Beijing Wushu Tournament.
Nguyễn Thúy Hiền is a Vietnamese former wushu taolu athlete. She is the most renowned wushu athlete of all time, having been a seven-time world champion. Due to her numerous achievements, she was voted as the best Vietnamese female athlete of the 20th century.
Park Chan-dae is a South Korean retired competitive wushu taolu athlete who is currently the coach of the Korean Wushu Team. During the 1990s, he became one the most successful wushu athletes outside of China. He was a six-time world champion and has achieved victories at the Asian Games and the East Asian Games.
Arnel Roa Mandal is a Filipino wushu athlete specializing in sanda. He has won multiple medals in both local and international levels of competition.
