A nine-member team of Sikkim Amateur Wushu Association (SAWA) has left on Sunday to participate in the 17th Sub-Junior National Wushu Championship 2018 to be held from March 27-31 in Jammu.
The State team members are Semina Rai (32 kg), Ongmit Lepcha (45kg), Ajay Gurung (24 kg), Aaron Limboo (28 kg), Ayush Chettri (36 kg), Bikash Chettri (39 kg), Rigal Gurung (42 kg), Nishal Chettri (52 kg) and Ima Hang Subba (32 kg).
Coaches Aron Gurung and Benita Rai and Dipen Shankar as National Referee accompanied the team.
Team coach, Aron Gurung mentioned that the State team members have undergone a rigorous coaching camp and set to perform to the best of their ability in the championship. He mentioned that this national championship was a big exposure to young martial artists of the State.