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Afghan teenager Mohammad Taha Eshaqi has written a new chapter in Afghanistan\u2019s sports history by winning the country\u2019s first-ever gold medal at the Asian Junior and Youth Wushu Championships held in Shanghai, China.<\/p>\n

Eshaqi earned the gold in the Taolu \u2013 Tai Chi Jian category, delivering a flawless performance that outshone elite competitors from across Asia and left both judges and spectators in awe.<\/p>\n

Earlier in the tournament, Eshaqi also claimed a silver medal in the Tai Chi Quan event, solidifying his reputation as one of Afghanistan\u2019s most promising young athletes.<\/p>\n

In the Sanda (combat) division, Ahmad Nawid Akbari contributed to Afghanistan\u2019s success by winning a bronze medal in the 52kg weight class after defeating an opponent from Turkmenistan.<\/p>\n

Afghanistan\u2019s Wushu team, consisting of five athletes and two federation officials, competed in both Taolu (form) and Sanda (combat) categories during the week-long championship from July 23 to July 30.<\/p>\n

With a final medal tally of one gold, one silver, and one bronze, Afghanistan achieved an unprecedented milestone in Asian Wushu competition \u2014 a moment of national pride and international recognition.<\/p>\n

Eshaqi\u2019s historic victory not only marks personal glory but also ignites hope for a new generation of Afghan athletes, inspiring them to aim higher and dream bigger.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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