Five members of Afghanistan’s national wushu team have entered a centralized training camp as they prepare for the upcoming Asian Olympic competition in Japan. The two-month program focuses on technical, tactical, and physical readiness ahead of the regional event.
Kabul | By Niaz Shinwari
Five athletes from Afghanistan’s national wushu team have begun an intensive training camp ahead of the Asian Olympic competition in Japan, the Afghanistan Wushu Federation announced.
The athletes entered the training camp and quarantine one week ago under a program organized by the Afghanistan Wushu Federation in cooperation with the General Directorate of Physical Education and Sports.
Since the start of the camp, the national team members have been undergoing structured daily training under the supervision of national team coach Mahfooz Wafa. The preparation program is scheduled to continue for the next two months to ensure the athletes are fully prepared for the competition.
The training camp includes athletes competing in the 56kg, 65kg, 70kg and 75kg weight categories. Their program covers technical and tactical drills, light sparring sessions, speed and reaction training, mental preparation, weight management and strength and conditioning exercises.
The Asian Olympic competition is scheduled to be held in Japan in two months’ time under the supervision of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). The multi-sport event will bring together athletes from across the continent and is expected to run for 10 days.
Training camps are a key part of Afghanistan’s preparations for major international competitions, allowing athletes to improve their technical skills, physical fitness and tactical readiness. Wushu is one of Afghanistan’s established combat sports, with national athletes regularly competing in regional and continental tournaments.
