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China tops world Wushu contest
Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:34:42
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Iranian women won 2 silver medals in China's 9th World Wushu contest.
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The 9th World Wushu Championships concluded with China, this year's host country, walking away in first place with 18 medals in total.
Wushu is both an exhibition and a full-contact sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts.
In the women's category of Sanshou, Razieh Tahmasebifard and Zahra Karimi, won two silver medals for Iran's national team. In the men's Nangun and Sanshou final, Iran bagged silver and bronze medals.
China's Macao came second and Vietnam finished third among 89 countries taking part at the six-day biennial event.
Toronto, Canada will host the 10th World Wushu Championships in 2009.
NAT/JC/BGH
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