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Riyana — a shining star of Team USA’s Southern Style.
In her final year at the Junior Wushu Championships, she achieved 🥇 Gold in Nandao and 🥉 Bronze in Nangun — a result that speaks for itself.
On the competition floor, we see her explosive power, her sharp presence, her confidence.
But behind that performance is a story most people don’t see.
This past year was not easy.
Injuries, limited training time, and heavy schoolwork — constant pressure on both her body and her mind.
There were moments that tested her, pushed her, and could have held her back.
Even at the World Championships, she was not at 100%.
But she still chose to step onto that stage.
She still chose to fight.
We may never fully understand how much pressure she carried in those moments,
but what we saw was her courage, her determination, and her refusal to give anything less than her best.
And in the end, she gave her junior wushu career the most beautiful closing chapter.
Now, it’s time to rest, to recover, and to begin a new journey.
Her adult wushu career is waiting — and this is only the beginning. 🔥

Congratulations to Coach Hannah on earning the USAWKF Level A Coach Certification — the highest coaching level in the U.S.

Big congratulations to Elena for earning 3rd place in Daoshu! 🥉 Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off. Keep shining! 🌟