2002 Pan American Wushu Championships
4th edition of the Pan American Wushu Championships
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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]
VenueUniversity of the Andes, Social Sports Complex (capacity: 800)
Start dateJune 27, 2002
End dateJune 30, 2002
| 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 |
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
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 |