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FUNDRAISING FOR NEW ZEALAND YOUTH OLYMPIC WUSHU ATHLETE AND COACH
We are seeking donations for New Zealand's first ever Olympic Wushu Athlete (Amber Zhou) and her coach (Wei Zhao) to travel to Dakar, Africa to compete in the 2026 Youth Olympic Games Wushu Competition 1-3 November 2026
Please deposit your donation into ASB Bank Account: 12-3141-0194869-01 - Ref: DONATE/YOUR NAME
We are aiming to raise NZ$14,000 - donation receipt provided on request to [email protected]
See further below for picture and article about Amber
Please deposit your donation into ASB Bank Account: 12-3141-0194869-01 - Ref: DONATE/YOUR NAME
We are aiming to raise NZ$14,000 - donation receipt provided on request to [email protected]
See further below for picture and article about Amber
2026 'Xiang Shang' Kung-Fu Wushu New Zealand National Championship
8am, Saturday 5 September 2026 - FREE ENTRY - ALL WELCOME
Auckland Netball Centre, 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, St John
On-line registrations open NOW!
Taolu Registration Click Here
Sanda Registration Click Here
For more infomation please check Events Page Click Here
First-ever New Zealand Team Wushu Athlete selected for Dakar 2026
Youth Olympic Games 'Wushu' - Dakar Senegal Africa 1-3 Nov 2026
https://olympic.org.nz/news/first-ever-new-zealand-team-wushu-athlete-selected-for-dakar-2026
Youth Olympic Games 'Wushu' - Dakar Senegal Africa 1-3 Nov 2026
https://olympic.org.nz/news/first-ever-new-zealand-team-wushu-athlete-selected-for-dakar-2026
Amber Zhou will make history as the first New Zealander selected to compete in Wushu at an Olympic-level event after being named in the New Zealand Team for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Dakar 2026 will be the first Olympic Games held on African soil and will feature Wushu on the sport programme for the first time.
New Zealand Olympic Committee CEO, Nicki Nicol, said Zhou's selection was an important moment for both the athlete and the sport. “Being selected to represent New Zealand is a significant achievement and a reflection of the commitment and hard work Amber has shown in pursuing her sport,” said Nicol. “We look forward to supporting Amber on this journey and welcoming her to the New Zealand Team later this year.”
Kung-Fu Wushu New Zealand Inc President, Glen Keith, said Amber’s selection for Dakar 2026 marks a historic and defining moment for Wushu in New Zealand. “This recognises Amber’s achievement on an international youth sporting platform, and highlights Wushu’s profile as a fast-growing, dynamic global sport. Dakar 2026 will be an opportunity for people to witness the spirit, artistry, and ambition of sport Wushu as it takes its place on the Olympic stage.”
Amber Zhou said she is looking forward to joining the New Zealand Team. “I feel incredibly grateful to my family, my coach and my teammates to be able to represent New Zealand at such a high level. I hope this paves a new path for Wushu in New Zealand and inspires young girls, like me back then, to pick up their training shoes and be glad they chose Wushu,” said Zhou.
New Zealand Olympic Committee CEO, Nicki Nicol, said Zhou's selection was an important moment for both the athlete and the sport. “Being selected to represent New Zealand is a significant achievement and a reflection of the commitment and hard work Amber has shown in pursuing her sport,” said Nicol. “We look forward to supporting Amber on this journey and welcoming her to the New Zealand Team later this year.”
Kung-Fu Wushu New Zealand Inc President, Glen Keith, said Amber’s selection for Dakar 2026 marks a historic and defining moment for Wushu in New Zealand. “This recognises Amber’s achievement on an international youth sporting platform, and highlights Wushu’s profile as a fast-growing, dynamic global sport. Dakar 2026 will be an opportunity for people to witness the spirit, artistry, and ambition of sport Wushu as it takes its place on the Olympic stage.”
Amber Zhou said she is looking forward to joining the New Zealand Team. “I feel incredibly grateful to my family, my coach and my teammates to be able to represent New Zealand at such a high level. I hope this paves a new path for Wushu in New Zealand and inspires young girls, like me back then, to pick up their training shoes and be glad they chose Wushu,” said Zhou.
Highlights of the 2025 'Xiang Shang' New Zealand Kung-Fu Wushu Championships
2024 'Xiang Shang' New Zealand National Kung-Fu Wushu Championships
9am, Sunday 1 September 2024 - FREE ENTRY - ALL WELCOME
Auckland Netball Centre, 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, St John
Highlights of the 2024 'Xianh Shang' New Zealand Kung-Fu Wushu Championships
2023 Oceania Kung-Fu Wushu Championships
9am, Sunday 2 September 2023
Auckland Netball Centre, 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, St John
Click here Information Pack & On-Line Registration
Promo Video Oceania Kung-Fu Wushu Championships 2023
2022 New Zealand National Kung-Fu Wushu Championships
9am, Saturday 12 November 2022
Auckland Netball Centre, 7 Allison Ferguson Drive, St John
Register here: http://www.wushu.org.nz/2022-national-championships.html
Promo Video Oceania Kung-Fu Wushu Championships 2022
2020 New Zealand National Kung-Fu Wushu Championships
Taolu Event - 8.30am, Saturday 5 December 2020
107 Neilson Street, Onehunga, Auckland
Sanda Event - 12.30pm, Sunday 6 December 2020
12A Clayton Street, Onehunga, Auckland
Special thanks also to our sponsor New Zealand Hunan Chamber of Commerce
Recorded Wushu Interview at the 2020 Nationals
Anna Zhou performing at the National Kung-Fu Wushu Championships in Auckland 5 Dec 2020
Taolu Championships - Wushu - Kung-Fu - Tai Chi - Weapons - Group Events
Sanda Championships - Adult - Junior - Full Contact - Controlled Contact - King of Sanda
Sanda pics to be uploaded
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE "XIANG SHANG"
NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL KUNG-FU WUSHU CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019
WUSHU - KUNGFU - TAICHI
SANDA
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE NEW ZEALAND
NATIONAL KUNG-FU WUSHU CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018
Ratanui Beazley - King of Sanda 2018 Team Collection Points Winners 2018
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OUR MISSION: Foster wushu spirit and values and promote awareness, interest, participation and success at all levels,
therefore enriching the health and well-being of New Zealanders.
OUR VISION: Sport, recreation, health, and art form kung-fu wushu is a widely recognised and popular ‘option of choice’
for a significant number of New Zealanders, young and old.
OUR VALUES: Encourage excellence, respect diversity, display integrity, inspire success and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
OUR DIRECTION: Actively grow membership and create a financially viable, sustainable and dynamic organisation.
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New Zealand’s Official Representative since 1990 to the International Wushu Federation (IWUF)
New Zealand’s Official Representative since 1998 to the Oceania Kung-Fu Wushu Federation (OKWF)
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Recognised by the former Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) since 2007 as the National Sport Organisation (NSO) and peak governing body for Sport Kung-Fu Wushu in NZ and is the sole 'listed' NSO for Kung-Fu Wushu in New Zealand under SportNZ.
Officially recognised by the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) since 2009 as an Associate Member
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