Srinagar, March 03, KDC: Wushu Sisters, Ansa Chishti and Ayeera Chishti Great brought laurels to India, especially Jammu & Kashmir by clinching Gold medals in Russian Moscow stars Wushu International Championship going on in Moscow from 28 February until 5th March 2024.
Both players performed exceptionally in their respective weight categories of 52 and 56. They beat their Russian opponents in the finals and made their fans proud as well as the entire sports fraternity of J&K.
This is the 3rd International medal for Ayeera as she won Gold in Georgia and Bronze in World championship at Indonesia earlier. Now it’s 3rd consecutive medal in international Wushu Championship for her and last year she was also shortlisted for State Award. Ayeera is the 1st Wushu Female Athlete who was shortlisted for this prestigious award.
Similarly, Ansa won 2nd Medal in international Wushu Championship, earlier she won Silver in Georgia International Wushu Championship. With today’s medal, she has won her 1st Gold medal in international championship.
Notably, both players are National Champions in their weight category as they won many medals in National championships.
“We too up Wushu in 2017 and we are still in the game. We got enrolled at the indoor stadium by our mother after she surfed on the internet along with our father. At that time, we had no idea about Wushu, there were other martial arts sports too. We liked Wushu because it was a combination of kicks and punches,” Ayeera said.
“I never got scared despite seeing a boy bleeding on the very first day of my practice. There and then I decided, I have to play and conquer this game,” she added.
“We feel we have not achieved anything yet, a lot more has to be done. Our focus is on winning the gold medals for India at the Asian Games 2026,” they said.
The Chishti sisters emphasize that Wushu is not just a sport for them; it is a passion they refuse to relinquish. Undeterred by the challenges and injuries that come with the territory, they view these setbacks as opportunities to emerge stronger and more resilient.
The journey into Wushu began at a tender age when the sisters were captivated by Chinese martial arts movies on television. Their mother’s decision to enroll them with the Wushu Association Jammu & Kashmir proved pivotal, leading them to their dedicated coach, Asif Hussain, who played a crucial role in shaping their skills and mindset.
Acknowledging the instrumental role of their parents’ unwavering support, the Chishti sisters expressed gratitude for the encouragement and sacrifices made on their behalf. With their eyes set on the Asian Games 2026 to be held in Japan, Ayeera and Ansa aspire to bring glory to India by securing the coveted gold medal in the event, showcasing their commitment to excellence in the world of Wushu. (KDC)
