Shangwu Kung Fu club unveil team for Wushu Interclub Championships
- Last updated: October 15, 2026 | 11:25
Shangwu Kung Fu Martial Arts Sports Club hosted a Wushu Kung Fu showcase at Blue Wave Tower, Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai, highlighting the skills and dedication of its young athletes ahead of the upcoming Wushu Interclub Championships.
The event was attended by Salem Hamdan Al Ameri, founder of the Arab Wushu Kung Fu Association and the UAE’s first Emirati judge and referee accredited by the International Wushu Federation (IWUF), alongside Sifu Don Tiran Thakshala.
The club’s efforts to promote and develop Wushu in the UAE and across the Middle East are guided by IWUF General Secretary Zhang Yuping.
A key highlight of the event was the official unveiling of the club’s team for the upcoming Wushu Interclub Championships. The young athletes showcased their skills, discipline and commitment through a dynamic Wushu Kung Fu performance, demonstrating their preparation for the competition.
The team comprises Junkai Yan, Sihua Yan, Jiayi Zhang, Yuxuan Ma, Yatong Lin, Jingting Huang, Yuanwei Chen, Tonglin Zhang, Mengle Liu and Wei Huang.
Lili Huang serves as the director of Shangwu Kung Fu Martial Arts Sports Club, while Chenglong Li leads the team as Taolu coach and Zeeshan Abdul Hameed serves as Sanda coach.
The showcase forms part of the club’s broader initiative to promote Wushu Kung Fu across the UAE, nurture emerging talent and provide young athletes with opportunities to develop their abilities and compete on the international stage.
With guidance from Salem Hamdan Al Ameri, Sifu Don Tiran Thakshala and IWUF General Secretary Zhang Yuping, the club aims to support the next generation of Wushu athletes while contributing to the sport’s continued growth and recognition in the UAE and the wider Middle East.