Kupwara, Dec. 17 -- Rashid Shafi of Kupwara district brought laurels to the country by winning a gold medal in the 65 kg category at the Nordic International Wushu Championship, held in Sweden from December 12 to 15, 2025.

Representing the Khelo India Wushu Centre, Handwara, Rashid secured the top podium finish after defeating a Swedish opponent in the finals.

Rashid Shafi has been training at the Khelo India Centre, Handwara, for the past four years. His consistent performances earned him selection in the Indian Wushu contingent during the national selection trials held earlier this year at the Khelo India Centre, Meerut.

Following the championship, the Indian Embassy in Sweden felicitated the Indian Wushu team. The Ambassador of Indi...