Cobra Kai Fitness Dubai unveil teams for Wushu Kung Fu and Tai Chi Championships

Cobra Kai Fitness Dubai has announced their selected team for upcoming national and international Wushu Kung Fu and Tai Chi Championships, following a special athlete presentation attended by Salem Hamdan Al Ameri, the UAE’s first Emirati Wushu judge and referee and founder of the Arab Wushu Kung Fu Association–UAE, alongside Sifu Don Tiran Thakshala.

The selection event provided athletes with an opportunity to showcase their skills, discipline and technical development across several Wushu and Tai Chi disciplines, including Taolu, Changquan, Sanda and Tai Chi.

The athletes impressed during the presentation with their commitment and preparation, earning selection to represent Cobra Kai Fitness Dubai at upcoming championship events.

The selected championship team features Chamal Shashimal in the Adult Changquan category.

The Wushu Taolu Kids team comprises Ayanna Gupta, Elnaz Nedam, Hessa Abdul Salam Armar, Hiba Fatima Mujawar, Maira Manzoor, Malihah Manzoor, Shahrzad Nedam, Shriya Rajkumar, Swaya Jayaraman, Zainab Zubair and Zoey Nancilia Castelino.

In the Adult Tai Chi category, the selected athletes are Seema Vinod, Vinod Palliporam Devassy and Wint Thandar Oo, while Venuka Manuru will compete in Adult Wushu Sanda.

The athletes train under the guidance of Sifu Don Tiran Thakshala, Chamal Shashimal, Venuka Manuru and Wint Thandar Oo, with the support of distinguished advisors and a qualified, safety-focused coaching team.

The recent selection presentation highlighted the academy’s commitment to developing athletes across several Wushu disciplines.

The performances demonstrated the students’ hard work, discipline, teamwork and technical progress as they prepare to represent Cobra Kai Fitness Dubai in upcoming competitions.

Cobra Kai Fitness Dubai also supports efforts to promote Wushu Kung Fu and Tai Chi in the UAE under the guidance and support of Zhang Yuping, Secretary General of the International Wushu Federation (IWUF). The Arab Wushu Kung Fu Association–UAE is working to advance the sport in accordance with IWUF standards and international sporting principles.