Source: CCTV News Client
Wushu originated in China, has a history of thousands of years, and has been widely practiced in Asia and even the world. At the 1990 Asian Games in Beijing, wushu was listed as an official competition.
At the Hangzhou Asian Games, several bronze medals in wushu sanda were won by Afghan athletes. Recently, some of the Afghan athletes who finished the competition have returned home to hear their feelings.
After the competition, the first Afghan athletes have returned home from Hangzhou. On arrival at the Afghan National Olympic Committee, they were greeted in the middle of the road.
At the Hangzhou Asian Games, Nasratullah Habibibi finished third in the men's 75kg wushu competition. He said the project originating in China shined on the world stage.
Nasratullah Habibie, winner of the men's 75kg wushu bronze medalist at the Hangzhou Asian Games and Afghan athlete: Wushu has now reached a very important stage, it has been improving, and it will shine even more in the future.
Bashir Taraki, Chief Trainer of the Afghan National Taekwondo Team: We have participated in many competitions, including the Olympics, such as the London Olympics, but none of them have been as good as China, and we are very grateful to the Chinese people, who always respect us. China is also a lucky country for us, and every time we go to China, we can achieve something.
Afghan athlete Khalid Hotak is the bronze medalist in the men's 70kg wushu competition at the Hangzhou Asian Games. He has been engaged in wushu for nearly 20 years, experienced wars and setbacks, and said in an interview during the Hangzhou Asian Games that he has never given up his love for wushu.
Khalid Hotak, winner of the men's 70kg wushu category at the Hangzhou Asian Games and Afghan athlete: Wushu taught me perseverance, and wushu allowed me to get out of the war, stand on the world stage, and make friends with people all over the world. I really appreciate martial arts. I will also pass on the power that martial arts bring to me to more young Afghans.