Wushu was contested by both men and women at the
2006 Asian Games
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Taijiquan
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Taijijian
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Changquan
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Jian
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* Nanquan (martial art), a family of martial arts from Southern China
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Nangun
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Nandao
Nandao is a kind of sword that is used mostly in contemporary Chinese wushu exercises and forms. It is the southern variation of the "northern broadsword", or Beidao. Its blade bears some resemblance to the butterfly sword
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Sanshou''. All events were held at Aspire Hall 3.
Schedule
Medalists
Men's taolu
Men's sanda
Women's taolu
Medal table
Participating nations
A total of 168 athletes from 29 nations competed in wushu at the 2006 Asian Games:
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References
External links
Official website
{{Asian Games Wushu
2006
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2006 Asian Games events
2006 in wushu (sport)