Sarawak wushu sanda team team seeks to complete historic mission at national tourney in Seremban
KUCHING (May 16): The Sarawak wushu sanda (free sparring) team is looking forward to complete a historic mission at the 14th National Youth KBS-KPM-AG Asia Wushu Championship in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan on May 29 to June 2.
The seven-strong team led by state sanda head coach Tsan Nieng Khai is targeting to contribute four gold medals to the Sarawak wushu contingent, which includes 24 taolu (optional routine) athletes.
Shouldering Sarawak's challenge are all new faces, who were selected during a state-wide tour headed by Tsan and coach Lyde Lait.
The team comprises Maevess Choo Lee Ying (Girls U12 39kg), Leeroy Valentine Lavern (Boys U14 52kg), Max Choo Jun Howe (Boys U14 48kg), Reon Chrisson Youngle (Boys U17 60kg), Lima Jauku Youngley (Boys U13 45kg), Ar Rayyan Abdullah Hamizan (Boys U17 75kg), and Putra Irfan Dzakwan Abdul Shukri (Boys U17 48kg).
'Despite fielding new faces, l am quite confident that the athletes can pose a strong challenge and give other teams a good run for their money.
'The athletes are undergoing a intensive centralised training at MMA Hub Kuching, Boulevard Shopping Mall from May 12 to 24,' said Tsan who is also MMA Hub owner and Sarawak Mixed Martial Arts Association president.
Meanwhile, the taolu team consists of Aster Dylan Tamat, Jocelyn Ha Chen Xi, John Phang, Angel Wong Jing Xuan, Darren Hii Chee Yik, Yong Jing Xing, Ellie Sia Yu Xin and Ashlynn Tou Hui Chin (Jun Wei Bintulu Wushu Club); Loh Thai Yi and Wong Xin Yi (Piasau Zhong Hua Wushu Club); Andra Chan Zhi Zheng, Bewell Chan Zhi Zui, Dexter Thian Shyan Khai, Elson Chong Jia Bao, Hong Wu Kang, and Kimberly Bong Wei Shi (Kuching Elite Wushu Club); Ashley Yong, Angus Tan Yan Hong, Amber Tan Ling Xin, Sharen Kiu, Bryan Wee Hao Quan, Ashly Ong Yee Ern, and Crystal Wee Yu Tang (Jun Lun Professional Wushu Training Centre); Elvis Lee Qi Ye (Persatuan Wushu Bahagian Mukah); as well as Hao Quan, Ashly Ong Yee Ern, and Crystal Wee Yu Tang (Jun Lun Professional Wushu Training Centre). Tsan Nieng Khai wushu sanda
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