At 8:00 a.m. on June 29 (local time), the opening ceremony of the IWUF International Wushu Judges Training & Certification Course (IWJTCC) 2026 & Wushu Judges Training Course for the 20th Asian Games was held in Haikou, China.
The ceremony was presided over by Jin Xiaobing, Chairman of the IWUF Judges’ Committee. He stated that a professional and impartial judging team is key to the sound development of wushu competitions, and this training aims to enhance the judging standards of judges worldwide.
Li Haigang, Deputy Director of the Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports, welcomed the expert instructors and judges from various countries and regions in his address. He noted that hosting this training in Haikou is a recognition of Hainan's capacity to organize major events. Hainan will provide comprehensive logistical support, including accommodation, transportation, and training venues, and leverage the training as a bridge for international wushu exchange. Moving forward, Hainan will continue to improve wushu development policies and build an international wushu exchange platform.
Li Yongqiang, Chairman of the IWUF Technical Committee and Vice President of the Chinese Wushu Association, emphasized that judges are a vital force in the standardization and internationalization of wushu. He encouraged judges from all countries and regions to exchange ideas, refine their skills, and ensure the smooth conduct of major international events such as the Asian Games and the Youth Olympic Games.
Wissam Trkmani, Director of OCA Family Relations & Development Programs at the Olympic Council of Asia, pointed out that professional judges are the foundation of fairness and justice in Asian Games competitions, and the OCA will continue to support the promotion and development of wushu in Asia.
Chan Weng Kit, Vice President of the IWUF and President of the Wushu Federation of Asia, officially announced the opening of the training course. He noted that this training marks the first collaboration between the IWUF and the Asian Wushu Federation with the OCA to conduct specialized Asian Games judge training. He expressed gratitude to Haikou for its meticulous preparations, encouraged participants to study diligently and judge by the rules, and wished them success in obtaining international judge certification.
The seven-day training program is hosted by the IWUF, the OCA, and the Wushu Federation of Asia, and co-organized by the Chinese Wushu Association, the Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports, and China Sports International Economic and Technical Cooperation Co., Ltd. A total of 166 judges from 39 countries and regions are participating, divided into two categories: wushu taolu and wushu sanda. Through systematic teaching modules including theoretical lectures, on-site practice, video simulation judging, and specialized assessments, the program aims to further unify international wushu judging standards and comprehensively enhance the theoretical knowledge and professional capabilities of judges worldwide.
