11th World Wushu Games

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Updating: 17:25, 22 September 2011 Thursday
Famous Chinese actor Jet Li to come to Turkey



Abdurrahman Akyuz, chairman of Turkish Federation of Wushu, said Thursday that they were proud of hosting Jet Li in Ankara.

Chinese martial artist, actor, film producer and wushu champion Jet Li will come to Turkey.

He will be the guest of honor at the 11th World Wushu Championships in Turkish capital.

Jet Li, who clinched the title of world champion for six times, attends wushu championships each year.

Abdurrahman Akyuz, chairman of Turkish Federation of Wushu, said Thursday that they were proud of hosting Jet Li in Ankara.

The 11th World Wushu Championships will be held at Ankara Arena on October 6 and 15 with the participation of nearly a thousand sportsmen from more than 70 countries.

Good of him to appear. That should attract some reporters.

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11th World Wushu Competition opens in Turkish capital Ankara
English.news.cn 2011-10-10 09:01:02

ANKARA, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- The 11th World Wushu Competition (WWC) has opened in Turkish capital city Ankara on Sunday evening in the wake of a grand ceremony.

Chairman of the International Wushu Federation (IWF) Yu Zaiqing thanked the Turkish Wushu Federation for all their work done and will continue to do for the promotion of Wushu and its values in Turkey, Europe and across the world.

He noted that, for athletes, "the most important thing is to practice Wushu in a spirit of fair play, respect, tolerance and without doping" .

While conveying Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan' s greetings to this event, Turkish Minister of Youth & Sport Suat Kilic vowed that he will spare no effort in promoting Wushu in Turkey in his term.

About 700 athletes from over 83 countries and regions will compete in the week-long event, said a statement posted on the Turkish Wushu Association website.

China, as the birthplace of Wushu or Martial arts, has sent a delegation with 20 athletes to attend the competition.

11th World Wushu Competition to Open in Turkey
2011-10-09 23:27:31 Xinhua Web Editor: Zhangxu

The 11th World Wushu Competition (WWC) is going to be launched in Turkish capital city Ankara on Sunday evening, according to Turkish Wushu Association.

About 700 athletes from over 83 countries and regions will attend the week-long event, said a statement posted on the Turkish Wushu Association website.

China, as the birthplace of Wushu or Martial arts, has sent a delegation with 20 athletes to attend the competition, said Zhang Genxue, Chief coach for China's Free Fighting team.

Chairman of the International Wushu Federation (IWF) Yu Zaiqing will also be present at the 11th WWC, according to the head of Turkish Wushu Association Abdurrahman Akyuz.

Akyuz noted that although Wushu was originated from China, it belongs to the world and there is a growing enthusiasm for Turkish people to exercise Wushu.

I only post this last one because I like the stock photo, which has nothing really to do with WWC.

83 countries to compete at 11th World Wushu Championships
Speaking to the AA, chairman of the Wushu Federation, Abdurrahman Akyuz, said that Turkey would host the Wushu Championships for the first time.

Athletes from 83 countries will participate in the 11th World Wushu Championships to take place in Ankara between October 9 and 15.

Speaking to the AA, chairman of the Wushu Federation, Abdurrahman Akyuz, said that Turkey would host the Wushu Championships for the first time.

"The Championships will take place at the Ankara Sports Hall. Around 700 athletes from 83 countries, including Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, would compete at the Championships," Akyuz said.