Lanchenbi Chanu Wins India’s First-Ever Youth Olympics Wushu Medal
What Happened
Lanchenbi Chanu won bronze in the women’s Changquan combined event at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, becoming India’s first-ever wushu medallist at the Youth Olympics. She scored 18.039 points, combining 8.723 in Gunshu and 9.316 in Changquan. Egypt’s Sondos Sonbol won gold with 18.660 points, while Venezuela’s Valeria Frannerys Dudamel Alvarado took silver with 18.199. Wushu is making its debut as a medal sport at the Youth Olympics in Dakar.
Key Takeaways
Lanchenbi Chanu has created history by winning India’s first Youth Olympic medal in wushu, with her bronze also taking India’s medal tally at Dakar 2026 to three.