Women's tai chi at the 1994 Asian Games | ||||||||||
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Venue | Aki Ward Sports Center | |||||||||
Dates | 14 October | |||||||||
Competitors | 10 from 10 nations | |||||||||
Medalists | ||||||||||
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Wushu at the 1994 Asian Games | ||
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Taolu | ||
Changquan | men | women |
Nanquan | men | women |
Taijiquan | men | women |
The women's tai chi competition at the 1994 Asian Games in Hiroshima, Japan was held on 14 October at the Aki Ward Sports Center. [1] [2]
Date | Event |
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14 October 1994 | Tai chi |
Rank | Athlete | Score |
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Gao Jiamin (CHN) | 9.81 | |
Naoko Masuda (JPN) | 9.70 | |
Tan Mui Buai (SIN) | 9.60 | |
4 | Lan Hsiao Chien (TPE) | 9.56 |
5 | Sam Pou Wa (MAC) | 9.48 |
6 | Koh Ki Sun (KOR) | 9.41 |
7 | Janiab (INA) | 9.38 |
8 | Alla Kouvatova (KAZ) | 9.03 |
9 | Mahgalsuren Enhtuvshin (MGL) | 8.96 |
10 | Neelam Karki (NEP) | 8.95 |
Source: [1] |
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