Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s young Wushu sensation Aanika Pattnaik has once again brought laurels to the nation by winning one silver and one bronze medal at the prestigious Batumi International Wushu Championships, held in Batumi, Georgia, from July 29 to August 4, 2026. Representing team India, Aanika delivered an outstanding performance against a highly competitive international field. She clinched the silver medal in the Sub-Junior Girls’ Single Weapon event before adding a bronze medal in the Wing Chun category, completing a memorable campaign with two podium finishes.
Her remarkable achievement reflects years of disciplined training, technical excellence and unwavering determination. Competing against athletes from several countries, the young martial artist displayed exceptional composure, consistency and skill, further establishing herself as one of India’s brightest emerging Wushu talents. The achievement was warmly celebrated by the Wushu Association of Odisha (WAO).
Bishnu Mohan Mohanty, chairman and president of WAO; Yuvraj Harichandan, vice president; Bikash Chandra Pattnaik, general secretary, and Samir Mohanty, patron of WAO and president of the Odisha Olympic Association, congratulated Aanika on her outstanding success. They also lauded team India coach Pradyumna Behera for his dedicated coaching and invaluable contribution to the athlete’s international performance. Aanika’s success once again underlines Odisha’s emergence as an important centre for martial arts excellence. Her medal-winning campaign is the result of years of perseverance, rigorous training and the steadfast support of her coaches, family and the Wushu fraternity.
Winning both a silver and a bronze medal at an international championship marks a significant milestone in AanikaPattnaik’s sporting journey. Beyond adding two medals to India’s tally, her accomplishment serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes across the country and reflects the growing strength of Indian Wushu on the global stage. As Indian Wushu continues to make its presence felt internationally, Aanika’s performance in Georgia stands as another shining example of the world-class sporting talent emerging from Odisha.
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