Manipur’s Lanchenbi Chanu Makes History with India’s First Wushu Medal at Youth Olympics
Manipur's Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu wins bronze in women's Changquan combined at Dakar 2026, becoming the first Indian athlete to secure a Wushu medal at the Youth Olympic Games.
DAKAR, November 4, 2026: Manipur’s Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu has created history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win a Wushu medal at the Youth Olympic Games, securing bronze in the women’s Changquan combined event at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics in Senegal.
Chanu claimed third place with a combined score of 18.039 points, finishing behind Egypt’s Sondos Sonbol, who won gold with 18.660 points, and Venezuela’s Valeria Frannerys Dudamel, who secured silver with 18.199 points.
Strong Performance in Two Events
The Manipur athlete scored 9.316 points in Changquan, finishing second in the discipline, and 8.723 points in Gunshu, finishing third. Her combined score secured her a place on the podium.
Chanu had also performed strongly in the preliminary round, finishing second with a total of 17.982 points to qualify for the final.
Historic Milestone for Indian Wushu
Her bronze medal marks India's first-ever Wushu medal at the Youth Olympic Games, where the sport made its debut as a medal event.
The achievement adds another milestone to India's campaign at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics. It also brings international recognition to Manipur's contribution to Indian sports.
Chanu's historic performance is a significant moment for Indian Wushu and a proud achievement for Manipur.
