Srinagar, Aug. 22 -- The three-day Wushu Selection Trials for the 20th Asian Games (scheduled to be held in 2026) in Japan next year commenced on Friday at the Sher-e-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex, Srinagar.

The event was formally inaugurated by Union MoS for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Nikhil Khadse, who lauded the efforts of the Wushu Association of India (WAI) for its meticulous planning and commitment towards achieving the projected medal targets at the Games, as per a release from WAI.

Nearly 200 athletes from across the country are participating in the Sanda (combat) event of the trials. The Taolu (routine) selection trials will be held at Imphal from August 25-27.

As per the selection policy, the Technical Committee of WAI ...