World Junior Wushu

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World Champions return home from World Juniors!

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Congratulations to the success of all 14 athletes from Team Canada, including 9 from Wayland Li Wushu, that participated in the 10th World Junior Wushu Championships!

Dates: March 26-31 Location: Tianjin, China

Key achievements:

  • 9 athletes from Wayland Li represented Canada on the National Wushu Team in taolu competition

  • Gold medal 🥇in Girls Youth Group A Changquan for Lia Tang-Ruggiero

  • Gold medal 🥇in Girls Youth Group A Gunshu for Lia Tang-Ruggiero

  • Bronze medal 🥉 in Girls Youth Group A Daoshu for Lia Tang-Ruggiero

  • Gold medal 🥇in Girls Junior Group B Qiangshu for Venus Li

  • Gold medal 🥇in Boys Junior Group B Qiangshu for Eason Gao

  • Silver medal 🥈in Boys Junior Group B Jianshu for Eason Gao

  • Gold medal 🥇in Boys Junior Group B Nangun for Lucas Liu

  • Gold medal 🥇in Girls Group C Gunshu Thea Dong

  • Bronze medal 🥉 in Girls Group C Daoshu for Thea Dong

  • Gold medal 🥇in Girls Group C Nanquan Khloe Peng

  • 8th place in Boys Youth Group A Gunshu for Allen Liu

  • 4th place in Boys Group C Jianshu and Qiangshu for Lucas Caragheorghii

  • 6th place in Boys Group C Nanqdao for Derrick Sun

  • With 7 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals, this was the strongest showing for Team Canada Wushu. Canada placed 4th for Taolu!!

Congratulations to all of national team athletes from across Canada, including Junchen Yang, Miranda Wei, Max Dong, Roberta Zhang and Matea Cheng. It was a blast to be on this journey together!

And a special congratulations to Shifu Wenqi Li and Coach Erica Li for your hard work and perserverance in coaching so many athletes.

Well done!

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10 Days until the World Junior Wushu Championships!

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We are 10 days out until the World Junior Wushu Championships, and the team from Wayland Li Wushu are ready to respresent Canada in Tianjin, China.

We’ve been training diligently and DAILY to make this Wushu dream a reality … and make Team Canada proud.

Let’s go!

Group A Athletes

Group B Athletes

Group C Athletes

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Markham City Hall recognition 2025

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On November 24, 2025, the City of Markham held a Community Recognition Ceremony for our athletes that competed in the 2024 World Junior Wushu Championships in Brunei for Team Canada. Our athletes were honoured with this recognition alongside our members of the Markham community that had outstanding achievements in sports, the arts, science, business and academics.

Congratulations to the following Canadian Wushu Team athletes:

  • Lia Tang-Ruggiero (Gold in Gunshu and Gold in Daoshu for Girls B Group)

  • Ryan Gao (Gold in Daoshu for Boys C Group)

  • Thea Dong (Silver in Daoshu for Girls C Group)

  • Eason Gao (Bronze in Qiangshu for Boys C Group)

  • Chris Gao (Bronze in Qiangshu for Boys A Group)

  • Venus Li (4th in Qiangshu, 5th in Jianshu for Girls B Group)

  • Marcus Li (4th in Gunshu for Boys B Group)

  • Amanda Sun (6th in Jianshu for Girls A Group)

  • Allen Liu (4th in Gunshu for Boys A Group)

The City put on a great event with the following activities: playing of the Canadian national anthem, awards handed out by Major Frank Scarpitti, individual and group photos, and a short reception with snacks.

Congratulations to all of our athletes and to Master Li and Coach Erica!!

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2024 Outstanding Taolu Coach of the Year

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Congrats to Coach Wenqi Li for making the list of the IWUF’s recognition of Outstanding Taolu Coaches for 2024!

The recognition is based on coaches whose athletes have achieved top three positions in the following events hosted or led by the IWUF in 2024:

  • International Wushu Invitational Tournament 2024 – Jiangyin 2024

  • 4th World Taijiquan Championships – Singapore 2024

  • 9th World Junior Wushu Championships – Seri Begawan 2024

  • 3rd Taolu World Cup – Yokohama 2024

  • The World Games Series – Hong Kong 2024

In 2024, Shifu Li was a Taolu Coach for Team Canada, and our athletes achieved six top three finishes (including 3 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals) at the 2024 9th World Junior Wushu Championships in Brunei.

Thank you Coach Li for all of your dedication to the sport and your students.

Our students could not have achieved these amazing results without your guidance and encouragement.

Jia you!

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Congrats Lia on your Gunshu Gold Medal IWUF Post

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Congrats Lia on your second gold medal performance 🥇 at the 2024 World Junior Wushu Championships in Brunei to become world champion of Group B Gunshu (in addition to Daoshu). Well done!

The International Wushu Federation (IWUF) selects all gold medal winners and shares their videos as part of the “online learning classroom.” We’re thrilled that the IWUF selected Lia in this regard.

Lia’s video coverage was posted on February 28, 2025.

Jiayou!

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Markham City Government Recognition of Team Canada Junior Wushu Athletes

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On Sunday, February 16, 2025, members of Canadian National Junior Wushu Team were honoured for their achievements at the 9th World Junior Wushu Championships by local Canadian government officials.

Thank you to Mr. Michael Chan, Deputy Mayor of Markham for organizing the award recognitions for our Canadian youth athletes and hosting a presentation ceremony. Additionally, thank you to Mr. Frank Scarpitti, Mayor of Markham, for your continued support. Your support of our athletes and the advancement of the Canadians in the sport of Wushu on the world stage means a lot to us!

Those honoured were Lia, Ryan, Thea, Eason, Chris, Marcus, Venus, Amanda, Allen and Kai-Hsin. They were presented each with a plaque from the City of Markham and bouquet of flowers for their outstanding achievements (see more here).

And a big shoutout to Coach Li for initiating the recognition for our world champions.

Congrats to everyone!

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Vote for Lia, Finalist of the Wushu Rising Star of the Year!

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Lia Tang-Ruggiero Shortlisted for IWUF Wushu Taolu Rising Star of the Year!

We’re thrilled to announce that Lia Tang-Ruggiero, one of Wayland Li Martial Arts Centre’s top athletes, has been shortlisted for the IWUF Wushu Taolu Rising Star of the Year Award! This honour places her among six exceptional athletes worldwide, including competitors from China and Singapore. Lia’s journey has been made possible by the unwavering support of her community. Now, she needs your vote to secure the IWUF Rising Star of the Year Award.

Vote for Lia here:
https://iwuf.sports.cn/Athlete-of-the-Year-2024/index.html?tabhs=wushutaoluF

Every vote counts—let’s help Lia earn this incredible recognition! Thank you!

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Congrats Ryan on your Gold Medal IWUF Post

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Congrats Ryan on your gold medal performance 🥇 at the 2024 World Junior Wushu Championships in Brunei to become world champion of Group C Daoshu. Well done!

The International Wushu Federation (IWUF) selects all gold medal winners and shares their videos as part of the “online learning classroom.” We’re thrilled that the IWUF selected Ryan in this regard.

Jiayou!

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Congrats Lia on your Gold Medal IWUF Post

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Congrats Lia on your gold medal performance 🥇 at the 2024 World Junior Wushu Championships in Brunei to become world champion of Group B Daoshu. Well done!

The International Wushu Federation (IWUF) selects all gold medal winners and shares their videos as part of the “online learning classroom.” We’re thrilled that the IWUF selected Lia in this regard.

Jiayou!

Contact Details

Wayland Li Martial Centre 李文启武术学院
Master Wayland Li (李文启师傅)
145 Royal Crest Ct, Unit 28
Markham, ON L3R 9Z4

Email: info@waylandliwushu.com

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