By Sarafina Christopher
Abuja, October 31, 2025- Nigerian athletes have won 15 trophies across five competition segments at the 2025 Chinese Ambassador’s Cup Wushu Championship, with cash prizes of 500,000 naira, 300,000 naira, and 200,000 naira awarded to Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners, respectively.
The three-day tournament, which ended on Friday in Abuja, was organised by the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria in collaboration with the National Sports Commission (NSC) to strengthen sports and cultural ties between both countries.
In the Creative Form category, Henry Hendrix won Gold, while Emmanuel Udem and Taiwo Faboro took Silver and Bronze, respectively.
Justice Unaka emerged Gold champion in the Taolu Single segment, followed by Adeyonju Miracle with Silver and Esther Obaremi with Bronze.
In the Taichi event, Naima Sanusi took Gold, Nasiru Umaru won Silver, while Hendrix added a Bronze medal to his tally.
Goodluck Emmanuel dominated the Male Sanda category to clinch Gold, ahead of Kunle Awoyele who earned Silver, and Tarkpe Stephen who claimed Bronze.
In the Female Sanda category, Winifred Agara took Gold, while Mabel Aduotukeme and Mercy Joshua won Silver and Bronze, respectively.
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Yu Dunhai, congratulated the athletes and reaffirmed China’s commitment to strengthening cultural and sports cooperation with Nigeria.
“Wushu is a precious treasure of Chinese culture. It builds our bodies, shapes our character and spirit, and teaches self-discipline, respect, and compassion.
We are delighted to see Wushu take root and flourish in Nigeria. Today’s event reflects the passion of Nigerian enthusiasts and the strong bonds between our two peoples,” he said.
Yu said Wushu serves as a vehicle for advancing the 2023 Global Civilization Initiative and implementing outcomes of the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).
He also announced that Wushu will feature as an event at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games, as an encouragement for Nigerian athletes to pursue excellence and represent the country at the global level.
“This championship offers a platform not only to compete but also to embody friendship and cultural understanding.
We will continue to support Wushu development in Nigeria through training exchanges and partnerships,” Yu said.
He added that China would continue to work with the NSC and the local Wushu community to create more opportunities for exchange and learning.
“We believe Wushu can serve as a window for more Nigerians to learn about China and as a bridge to deepen the friendship between our two nations.
“I also look forward to the day when more Nigerian Wushu enthusiasts will visit China, see famous sites like the Shaolin Temple, and experience the depth and beauty of Chinese Wushu culture,” he added.
Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mr Shehu Dikko, commended the Chinese Embassy for sustaining the partnership and supporting youth development through sports.
“Wushu is gaining ground in Nigeria. With China’s support, the sport is helping to create new pathways for young people to achieve their dreams,” he said.
He affirmed that the sport’s growing popularity had led to its inclusion in the National Sports Festival and called for the development of a comprehensive sports ecosystem in the country.
Also speaking, the Director-General of the NSC, Mr Bukola Olopade, commended the organisers and participants, noting that the competition inspires young people to embrace discipline, focus, and respect.
“This partnership reflects our shared vision for youth empowerment and cultural exchange between Nigeria and China,” he said.
NAN reports that the tournament, also known as the China–Nigeria Friendship Cup, attracted participants from across the country and concluded with cultural performances and the presentation of trophies and cash prizes to winners. (NAN)
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