Dear Colleagues and Friends of the Global Wushu Community,
On behalf of the International Wushu Federation, I would like to extend my most sincere greetings to our member associations across 164 countries and regions, and to wushu enthusiasts worldwide, on the occasion of World Wushu-Kungfu Day 2026!
Wushu is not only an active force within the Olympic Movement, but also an important bond that enhances exchanges and integration among human civilizations and promotes mutual understanding and affinity among the people of the world. This year's World Wushu-Kungfu Day, themed "Welcome Youth Olympics – Together, Move with Wushu, Shine with Wushu Spirit" embodies the eager anticipation of the global wushu community for the sport's historic Youth Olympic debut, and sounds a resounding call of our time for wushu to further integrate into the Olympic family and warmly embrace the youth of the world. As the new generation carrying forward the legacy of wushu and as practitioners of the Olympic spirit, today's wushu youth are embracing the historic opportunity of wushu's entry into the Youth Olympic Games. They bear the important responsibility of passing on and advancing wushu in this new era. The stage is vast, and their potential is limitless. We look forward to seeing wushu athletes from five continents strive with determination, pursue excellence, and showcase the unique charm of wushu on the Olympic stage.
Today, there are only 84 days left until wushu’s debut at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games. Let us join hands and unite as one, go all out, and together greet this historic moment that will be recorded in the annals of time. With wushu as our bridge and its Youth Olympic debut as our catalyst, let us contribute even greater wushu strength to the flourishing development of the Olympic Movement and to the building of a community with a shared future for mankind!
Happy 2026 World Wushu-Kungfu Day to everyone!
