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Wushu in Africa: 11 countries take part in Senegal championship

Wushu in Africa: 11 countries take part in Senegal championship

The African Wushu Championships are wrapping up in Senegal.

Top athletes are using the event to qualify for next month's World Championships in China.

But for thousands more in West Africa, the ancient martial art is proving a popular way to get more people involved in sport.

Al Jazeera's Paul van der Werff explains.

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