Nagoya, Japan, September 20, 2026: Macao, China dominated the men's Changquan competition with gold and silver on the first day of wushu at the 20th Asian Games at Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall on Sunday.
Kuong Chi Hin won gold with a score of 9.723 points and teammate Song Chi Kuan took silver with 9.720. Indonesia’s Siregar Seraf Naro won the bronze medal, also with a score of 9.720, but Song's routine involved a higher degree of difficulty.
This fierce contest delivered wushu’s first medal of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in a breathtaking display of athleticism. “A lot of training had gone in and we were confident,” gold medallist Kuong reflected after the event. “It’s always good to win with your teammate Song winning a silver.”
Wushu, a sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts, combines complex acrobatics, fast-paced striking, and fluid routines. Competitors in the Taolu (routine) category are judged on the precision of their movements, overall vigour, degree of difficulty, and rhythmic harmony.
Speaking at the press conference, a proud Seraf Naro noted: “This medal means a lot to me. Even though I would have loved to improve my last standing, I dedicate my achievement to my family, and I look forward to the World Championships and the SEA Games.”
Macao, China has established itself as a surprising powerhouse in international wushu, consistently punching above its weight. Macao treats wushu as a strategic elite sport, with its government and local sports associations investing heavily at the ground level.
In fact, wushu has historically been Macao’s gold mine at the Asian Games and, with the results from the opening day, their updated tally on the total Asian Games till now is: 21 medals – 4 gold, 11 silver and 6 bronze.
Gold medallist Kuong and silver medallist Song are products of Macao’s sophisticated wushu program, with Song a seasoned veteran. Meanwhile, bronze medallist Siregar Seraf Naro represents Indonesia's formidable wushu squad, which has rapidly grown into a dominant force in Southeast Asia.