The 1987 Asian Wushu Championships was the first edition of the Asian Wushu Championships.[1] It was held in the Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium in Yokohama, Japan, from September 26 to 27, 1987.[2][3] The Wushu Federation of Asia (WFA) was founded at this competition, and a bid was drafted for wushu's successful inclusion at the 1990 Asian Games.[4][5]
| 1987 Asian Wushu Championships | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium
(capacity: 8,000) |
| Location |  Yokohama, Japan |
| Start date | September 26, 2024 |
| End date | September 27, 2024 |
| Competitors | 90 from 12 nations |
Medal table
edit* Host nation (Japan)
| Rank | NOC | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | 13 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| 2 |  Hong Kong | 1 | 9 | 4 | 14 |
| 3 |  Japan* | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10 |
| 4 |  Singapore | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Totals (4 entries) | 16 | 15 | 13 | 44 | |
Medalists
editAll-around results
edit| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Zhao Changjun China
|
Wong Yeung Hoi Hong Kong
|
Hai Choi Lam Hong Kong
|
| Women | Zhang Yuping China
|
Ng Siu Ching Hong Kong
|
Maehigasi Atsuko Japan
|
Men
editWomen
editReferences
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- ^ "asian wushu federation formed in japan". Xinhua General News Service. Yokohama, Japan. 1987-09-25. 0925126. Retrieved 2024-10-08.