Chinese athletes shine at world martial arts meet

The 16th World Wushu Championships concluded on Monday in Fort Worth, Texas, with the Chinese mainland winning 15 gold medals out of the total 40 to take the top spot.

Vietnam won second place with five gold medals, three silvers and three bronzes, while Macao came in third with five gold medals, two silvers and four bronzes. The United States, the host country, was placed 16th with one silver and three bronze medals.

The championships, which opened on Nov 15, drew about 600 wushu athletes from more than 50 countries and regions. The pool of participants was smaller than in previous years because of disruptions caused by the pandemic and US visa applications.