Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu Makes History with Bronze in Wushu at Youth Olympic Games

Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu has made history by winning a bronze medal in the women's changquan combined wushu event at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. This achievement marks India's first-ever medal in wushu at the Youth Olympics. With a total score of 18.039, Rajkumari's performance has not only brought pride to her state of Manipur but also to the entire nation. The medal tally for India now stands at three, including one silver and two bronze medals. Discover more about Rajkumari's journey and India's growing legacy in wushu.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 4, 2026, 00:19 IST

Historic Achievement in Wushu

On Tuesday, Rajkumari Lanchenbi Chanu achieved a remarkable milestone by winning a bronze medal in the women's changquan combined wushu event at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games held in Dakar, Senegal. She finished with a total score of 18.039, which included 8.723 in gunshu and 9.316 in changquan, marking India's first-ever medal in wushu, as reported by Olympics.com.

Medal Standings

Egypt's Sondos Sonbol took home the gold medal with a combined score of 18.660, scoring 9.330 in both gunshu and changquan. Venezuela's Valeria Frannerys Dudamel Alvarado earned the silver medal with a total of 18.199, achieving scores of 9.246 in gunshu and 8.953 in changquan. After initially ranking fourth following her gunshu performance, Rajkumari advanced to third place with her changquan routine, securing the bronze.

India's Wushu Legacy

Rajkumari's bronze medal signifies a historic moment as she becomes the first Indian to win a wushu medal at the Youth Olympic Games, where the sport is featured as a medal event for the first time in Dakar 2026. Prior to this achievement, she had also won a bronze in the girls' youth changquan event at the 2026 World Junior Wushu Championships in Tianjin, China.

Originating from Manipur, a state renowned for its rich wushu heritage, Rajkumari adds to the list of athletes from her region who have excelled in this sport. Notably, Naorem Roshibina Devi, who also hails from Manipur, is India's sole wushu medallist at the 2026 Asian Games.

Overall Medal Tally

With Rajkumari's bronze, India has now secured three medals at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, comprising one silver and two bronze medals. Earlier, Khushbu Rajakbhai Darjada won silver in the women's judo 63kg category, while Dhinidhi Desinghu made history as the first Indian swimmer to earn a Youth Olympic medal, clinching bronze in the women's 100m freestyle.