Constable Shivani, who
won a silver medal (75 Kg category) in the 17th World Wushu Championship held
in Brasilia, Brazil and other athletes of Indian Wushu team were given a
rousing welcome at IGI airport, New Delhi.
· Who is she? Constable
Shivani is a Wushu athlete serving with the Border Security Force (BSF) of
India.
· Historic achievement! At just around 22 years old and making her
international debut, Shivani thrilled the nation by winning the silver
medal in the women’s Sanda 75 kg category at
the 17th World Wushu Championships, held in Brasília,
Brazil.
· Road to the final: In
the semifinals, she stunned a strong title contender, Ekaterina Valchuk from
Russia, to secure her spot in the final round. Though she narrowly missed gold
in the final, her performance exemplified grit and composure on the world
stage.
· Pioneering feat for India: Alongside teammates Aparna Dahiya (52 kg) and
Kareena Kaushik (60 kg), Shivani’s success marked a groundbreaking
moment—Indian women reaching the World Championship finals in Wushu Sanda for
the first time.
· From humble roots: Hailing
from Dadri village in Greater Noida, Shivani began her Wushu journey in 2016
during her school days. She is the first athlete in her family to reach these
heights, crediting her father for encouraging her ambitions and supporting her
path in sports.
Summary Table
|
Detail |
Information |
|
Name |
Shivani (Constable,
BSF) |
|
Event |
17th World Wushu
Championships (Brasília, Brazil) |
|
Category |
Women’s Sanda 75 kg |
|
Medal |
Silver |
|
Notable Match |
Defeated Ekaterina
Valchuk (Russia) in semifinal |
|
Significance |
One of the first
Indian women in Wushu Sanda finals at Worlds |
|
Background |
From Dadri, Greater
Noida; started Wushu in 2016; first in family to compete internationally |
What makes Shivani’s
achievement special?
- A debut on a global stage: She made her mark on her
first appearance at the World Championships.
- Historic breakthrough: Her success, along with her
teammates’, signals India’s growing presence in Wushu, especially in
women’s Sanda.
- Inspiring narrative: Her rise from a small village
and overcoming traditional barriers to become a global medallist is
motivational.
Source:- BSF FB page
and Chat GPT
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