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Jet Li welcomes World Wushu Games to His Hometown

Jet Li may have retired from Competition nearly 30 years ago, but he is still the most famous practicioner of modern Chinese Martial Arts in the world today.  Li was the star member of the renown Beijing Wushu Team as a child and won 5 national championships before retiring and conquering the world of film. 

Today at the Beijing Olympics Sports Center, Jet spoke at the opening ceremonies of the biannual World Wushu Games, the 9th to be held since 1989.  He is quoted by Xinhua as giving the following remarks: "I feel delighted that the Wushu Championship returns to our hometown and I hope in the rest of my lifetime I can spread the spirit of Wushu which includes humanity, peace, harmony and wisdom to every corner of the world."

In addition to Jet's welcoming speech,  a 1000 person group taiji form was performed for the audience and athletes.  Nearly 1000 athletes from 89 countries are participating in the competition.

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  • JRS

    posted on Tuesday, Nov 13, 2007 2:10PM

    Thank you, Mark!!!!!  You're so freakin' awesome (but then, of course, you know that!  hee hee)!!!

  • markmoran

    posted on Tuesday, Nov 13, 2007 10:44AM

    In Guangzhou's opening ceremonies on Saturday there was a 3000 person taiji fan form that I got on film.  I'll upload it when I get around to editing all that footage.

  • JRS

    posted on Tuesday, Nov 13, 2007 5:10AM, Rating: Liked it

    Is there any video footage of the 1000 person Taiji form?  That'd be sooooo freakin' cool to see!

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