Australia has claimed a whopping 32 medals at the World Kungfu Chanmpionships
The Pei Lei Wushu Association has helped Australia to four gold medals at the World Kungfu Championships
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When it comes to Australia’s international sporting success, martial arts is probably not the field that first comes to mind.
However members of the Pei Lei Wushu Association last month represented Australia at the World Kung Fu Championships in Emeishan, China, where the Aussies picked up a whopping 32 medals- four of which were gold.
The Pei Lei Wushu Association runs martial arts classes in Eastwood, Carlingford and throughout the greater Hills area.
The World Kung Fu Championships is an elite competition that includes many different styles of weapon and barehand Wushu and Tai Chi routines.
Australia came away with three gold medals for individual performances and one for the eight-person group single weapon performance.
Pei Lei representative Krista Brennan said she was thrilled with the efforts of her team mates.
“As much as I am proud of our medal tally, I’m also proud of everyone for making this huge commitment of time and effort to just get there in the first place.”