Wushu at the Summer Olympics

Wushu has appeared twice at the Summer Olympics as an unofficial exhibition event: in 1936 and 2008.[1]

Wushu at the Summer Olympics
IOC CodeWSU
Governing bodyIWUF
Events15 (men: 8; women: 7)
Summer Olympics
  • 1896
  • 1900
  • 1904
  • 1908
  • 1912
  • 1920
  • 1924
  • 1928
  • 1932
  • 1936
  • 1948
  • 1952
  • 1956
  • 1960
  • 1964
  • 1968
  • 1972
  • 1976
  • 1980
  • 1984
  • 1988
  • 1992
  • 1996
  • 2000
  • 2004
  • 2008
  • 2012
  • 2016
  • 2020
  • 2024
  • 2028
Note: demonstration or exhibition sport years indicated in italics

1936

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In 1936, Wushu was exhibited by a team of Chinese athletes at the Olympics in Berlin.[2] In the Official Report of the Games, wushu was called "Chinese Boxing", and was categorized as a national gymnastics demonstration. The demonstration was held on August 11.[3]

2008

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In 2008, a wushu tournament was allowed to be held in parallel to the Olympic Games in Beijing. Medals were awarded, though it was not considered an official demonstration sport.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Watta, Evelyn (2022-11-02). "The rise of wushu in Senegal and Africa ahead of Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics". Olympics.com. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  2. ^ Judkins, Benjamin (2022-02-10). "Berlin 1936: Chinese Martial Arts on a Global Stage". Kung Fu Tea. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  3. ^ "Official Report 1936 v.1". LA84 Foundation. p. 97. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  4. ^ Etchells, Daniel (2021-08-08). "Wushu "disappointed" but "not completely surprised" by Tokyo 2020 failure". insidethegames.biz. Retrieved 2024-05-30.