2002 Pan American Wushu Championships
| 2002 Pan American Wushu Championships | |
|---|---|
| Venue | University of the Andes, Social Sports Complex (capacity: 800) |
| Location |  Mérida, Venezuela |
| Start date | June 27, 2002 |
| End date | June 30, 2002 |
The 2002 Pan American Wushu Championships was the 4th edition of the Pan American Wushu Championships. It was held from June 27-30, 2002, at the Social Sports Complex of the University of the Andes in Mérida, Venezuela.[1][2]
For taolu events, separate events for the old (first) and new (second) compulsory routines were organized, similar to the 2001 World Wushu Championships.
Medal table
* Host nation (Venezuela)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .png){kind=small} United States (USA) | 19 | 8 | 3 | 30 |
| 2 | Venezuela (VEN)* | 9 | 8 | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | .svg.png){kind=small} Canada (CAN) | 4 | 8 | 1 | 13 |
| 4 |  Mexico (MEX) | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 |
| 5 |  Brazil (BRA) | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| 6 |  Colombia (COL) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 |  Argentina (ARG) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals (7 entries) | 37 | 33 | 27 | 97 | |
Medalists
Taolu
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changquan (New) | An Nyuyen United States
|
David Cina Canada
|
Manvel Gutierrez Mexico
|
| Changquan (Old) | Justin Ma United States
|
Rizqi Rachmat United States
|
Orlando Polanco Venezuela
|
| Daoshu (New) | Justin Ma United States
|
David Cina Canada
|
Jason Lui United States
|
| Daoshu (Old) | Rizqi Rachmat United States
|
Joaoferreia Silwa Brazil
|
Alberto Jimenez Venezuela
|
| Gunshu (New) | Justin Ma United States
|
Josimar Pereira Brazil
|
Gary Luk Mexico
|
| Gunshu (Old) | Rizqi Rachmat United States
|
Dervis Vilches Venezuela
|
Alberto Jimenez Venezuela
|
| Jianshu (New) | An Nyuyen United States Sam Li Canada
|
Merrill Ong Canada Adrian Ma United States
|
Jorge Reyes Mexico
|
| Jianshu (Old) | Dervin Wilchez Venezuela
|
Jonathan Churio Venezuela
|
none awarded |
| Qiangshu (New) | An Nyuyen United States
|
Sam Li Canada
|
Merrill Ong Canada
|
| Qiangshu (Old) | Ivan Palana Venezuela
|
Jonathan Churio Venezuela
|
Orlando Polanco Venezuela
|
| Nanquan | Ted Fu United States
|
Nathan Lam Canada
|
Jason Lui United States
|
| Nandao | Ted Fu United States
|
Nathan Lam Canada
|
Israel Sanchez Mexico
|
| Nangun | Ted Fu United States
|
Nathan Lam Canada
|
Everaldo Palens Brazil
|
Women
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changquan (New) | Catherine Luk Canada
|
Cheryl Chang United States
|
Paula Amidani Brazil
|
| Changquan (Old) | Emily Smeltzer Venezuela
|
Amorina Zambrano Venezuela
|
Eudiruar Qeiuter Venezuela
|
| Daoshu (New) | Catherine Luk Canada
|
Contrevs Mileyq Mexico
|
none awarded |
| Daoshu (Old) | Anreina Z. Venezuela
|
Vaileth A. Venezuela
|
Maiirian L. Venezuela
|
| Gunshu (New) | Catherine Luk Canada
|
Margherita Cina Canada
|
Paula Amidani Brazil
|
| Gunshu (Old) | Anreina Z. Venezuela
|
Aracelis Meza Venezuela
|
Jennifer Lacruz Venezuela
|
| Jianshu (New) | Sarah Chang United States
|
Paula Amidani Brazil
|
Cheryl Chang United States
|
| Jianshu (Old) | Anita Lopez United States
|
Emily Smeltzer United States
|
Evdiar Quirteo Venezuela
|
| Qiangshu (New) | Sarah Chang United States
|
Cheryl Chang United States
|
Palia Nana Mexico
|
| Qiangshu (Old) | Anita Lopez United States
|
Emily Smeltzer United States
|
Marelin Paliano Mexico
|
| Nanquan | Anita Lopez United States
|
Nailetla Avenda Venezuela
|
Mirlan Lozazo Venezuela
|
| Nangun | Deborah Yang United States
|
none awarded | none awarded |
| Taijiquan | Deborah Yang United States
|
Palia Nana Mexico
|
none awarded |
| Taijijian | Deborah Yang United States
|
none awarded | none awarded |
Sanda
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 kg | Simon Moslaga Venezuela
|
Mercio Silva Brazil
|
Julian Gutierrez Colombia
|
| 60 kg | Jose Jimenez Mexico
|
Carlos Aray Venezuela
|
none awarded |
| 65 kg | Antonio Silva Brazil
|
Oswaldo Guzman Mexico
|
Alexander Lopez Venezuela
|
| 70 kg | Abilio Velasquez Colombia
|
Viera Hiram United States
|
none awarded |
| 75 kg | Gerardo Gutierrez Mexico
|
Diego Ortiz Colombia
|
none awarded |
| 80 kg | Jesus Diaz Venezuela
|
Alexander Nakseushey United States
|
John Juiro Colombia
|
| 85 kg | Edwin Aguilar Mexico
|
Guillermo Conde Argentina
|
Victor Medina Venezuela
|
| 90 kg | Luis Rada Venezuela
|
none awarded | none awarded |
| 90 kg+ | Vicente Nieves Venezuela
|
Michael Valbeuna Colombia
|
Antonio Canon Mexico
|
References
- ^ "4th Pan American Wushu Championships was a Huge Success - Results Available". United States of America Wushu Kungfu Federation. 2002-07-15. Archived from the original on 2003-11-27. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ^ "The 4th Pan American Wushu Championships and The Venezuelan International Kung-Fu Wushu Traditional Styles Championships" (PDF). Venezuelan Wushu Federation. 2002-04-25. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-12-10. Retrieved 2025-07-23.