Who was the first Indian to receive the title of world champion in Wushu in 2017?
The correct answer is Pooja Kadian.
- Pooja Kadian was the first Indian to receive the title of world champion in Wushu in 2017.
Key Points
- Pooja Kadian won the gold in women’s 75kg category.
- Pooja defeated Evgeniya Stepanova of Russia in the final.
- The event was held at Kazan in Russia.
- Praveen Kumar was the first Indian man to win a gold medal at the Wushu World Championships.
- Praveen defeated Philippines' Russel Diaz in the 48kg category.
Additional Information
- Wushu Sanda is a martial art which combines full-contact kickboxing, including close-range punches and kicks, with wrestling, takedowns, throws, sweeps and kicks catches.

