Jammu and Kashmir sisters clinch gold in Russian international Wushu meet

Srinagar: Wushu sisters, Ansa Chishti and Ayeera Chishti brought laurels to India by clinching gold in Russian Moscow stars Wushu International Championship, officials said on Sunday.

The Russian Moscow Stars Wushu International begins on February 28 and will conclude on March 5, 2024.

Both players performed exceptionally in their respective weight categories of 52 and 56 and beat their Russian opponents in the finals and made their fans proud as well as the entire sports fraternity of J&K.

This is the 3rd International medal for Ayeera as she won Gold in Georgia and Bronze in the World championship at Indonesia earlier. It was the 3rd consecutive medal in the international Wushu Championship for her. Last year she was also shortlisted for State Award. Ayeera is the 1st Wushu Female Athlete who was shortlisted for this prestigious award.

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Wushu Sisters, Ansa Chishti and Ayeera Chishti Great brought laurels to India, especially Jammu & Kashmir by clinching Gold medals in Russian Moscow stars Wushu International Championship going on in Moscow from 28 February until 5th March 2024.
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Similarly, Ansa won 2nd Medal in international Wushu Championship. Earlier she won Silver in Georgia International Wushu Championship. With today’s medal, she has won her 1st Gold medal in the international championship.

Notably, both players are National Champions in their weight category as they won many medals in National championships.