The competition is heating up in Fort Worth, Texas, where hundreds of Wushu athletes from around the world are competing in the World Championships. China has shined in the competition, bringing home four gold medals so far, more than any other team. But as Toni Waterman has discovered, it’s not all about winning; there are deep friendships that have been forged through competition. The Wushu World Championships will wrap up on Nov 20.

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