Over 100 forms were presented on the first competition day of the World Taijiquan Championship, which began in the "Mladost" sports hall. On the two mats in Burgas, competitive and demonstration forms were performed – mainly without weapons and with a sword.
Without surprises, on the first competition day, the first places were won by the competitors from China, Hong Kong, Macau, and the USA, with the American talents being naturalized Americans with Chinese roots.
Bulgaria performed at a high level in the face of seventh-grader Selin Durmusheva, who presented two forms – one with a sword and one without weapons. The charming Selin achieved eighth place, competing in the group of women, among whom were a large part of the world champions. She received high marks and deserved the congratulations of the precise jury.
The judges also gave a high rating to another lady, who competed for Bulgaria in the veteran age group. 50-year-old Hafalina from Sofia won a bronze medal in Yang style Wu – a style with beautiful performances of forms without weapons.
On Monday, beautiful choreographies and self-composed forms with music will start on the two mats, which is one of the most interesting performances known to the general audience from kung fu films.
Entrance to the sports hall is free, the competition day is from 8:30-12:00 and in the afternoon hours from 14:30-18:00.