Following a whirlwind couple of months competing on the international stage, Wushu standout Bianca Go is taking a well-deserved break.
The Grade 12 student Steveston-London Secondary student is getting back to full-health after battling through injuries to turn in a heroic performance at the recent 6th World Junior Wushu Championships in Burgas, Bulgaria.
Go overcame her ailing legs to finish 10th in the jingo (straight sword) event. With the top eight advancing, she narrowly missed out on the finals.
The injuries prevented her from competing any further — defaulting from two more events. However, she was in the stands cheering on her old and new friends she has met from around the world.
It was her second time attending the World Juniors.
A month earlier, Go was at the Pan American Championships in Texas where she secured her opportunity to represent Canada in Bulgaria with an outstanding showing that included a gold medal in her specialty event — the double edge sword.
Now back home, she is taking a break from training to return to full health. However, it’s her passion for Wushu that still brings her regularly to the gym to teach junior classes.
