The World Wushu Championships (WWC) are held every two years and are organized by the International Wushu Federation (IWUF) for competitors over the age of 18.

Over the years, students from Wayland Li Martial Arts Centre has successfully earned on a spot on the national Wushu team to represent Canada at WWCs.


2007 - 9th World Wushu Championships (世界武术锦标赛)

Dates: November 11-17th, 2007

Location: Beijing, China

Key achievements:

  • 2 athletes from Wayland Li represented Canada on the National Wushu Team in taolu competition

  • Wei-Jen Lee: 5th place finish for Broadsword and overall 6th place for combined event

  • Merrill Ong: 6th place for combined Straight Sword and Spear event


Results for Wayland Li Athletes at the 9th World Wushu Championships, 2007

Wei-Jen Lee of Wayland Li: Staff.


Wei-Jen Lee
Changquan, 24th place, Score: 8.57
Broadsword, 5th place, Score: 9.36
Staff, 8th place, Score: 9.27
Combined Daoshu and Gunshu, 6th place, Score: 18.63

 

Merrill Ong
Changuan, 39th place, Score: 8.74
Straight Sword, Score: 9.01
Spear, 8th place, Score: 9.16
Combined Straight Sword and Spear, 9th place, Score: 18.17
 

Merrill Ong of Wayland Li: Spear.