Roussos Athanasios
Central Judging Committee President
Profile
With more than 20 years of experience in the field of Wushu Kung Fu, Athanasios Roussos has dedicated his life to training, competitive development, and the promotion of martial arts values.
Beginning his journey in 2004, he achieved numerous distinctions in National and International Championships, establishing himself as one of the top athletes of his generation.
Since 2012, he has been active as a judge in all championships of the Hellenic Wushu Kung Fu Federation, as well as in international events. In 2024, he served as the head referee in Interclub Championships, confirming his recognition and expertise in the field of officiating.
He continues to expand his knowledge through ongoing training and seminars, and he has successfully completed the Level A Coaching School of the General Secretariat of Sports and the Hellenic Wushu Kung Fu Federation.
He also holds the 4th DUAN from Lily Lau’s Eagle Claw Federation, demonstrating his advanced technical and teaching level.
Through the training programs he leads, his goal is to guide athletes in cultivating perseverance, self-confidence, discipline, and fighting spirit, while promoting the values and philosophy of Wushu Kung Fu.
Education
- 11/2004-5/2010: Wu shu (Chan Quan, Nan Quan)
- 6/2010-Today: Black Belt 4th Degree Lily Lau’s Eagle Claw Federation
Certifications
- 2023: Certified Level C Coach by the General Secretariat of Sports (G.S.S.)
- 2024: Certified Level A Coach by the General Secretariat of Sports (G.S.S.)
Athletic Achievements (International Championships)
- 2012: 5th World Traditional Wushu Championship – China: 10th place daoshu, 8th place shaolin quan
- 2014: 6th World Traditional Wushu Championship - China: 21st place daoshu, 10th place shaolin quan
- 2015: 2nd Balkan Championship – Athens: 2nd place daoshu, 6nd place other weapons, 3rd place dulien
- 2017: 4th European Kungfu Championship - Tblisi: 2nd place Bare hands, 3rd place long weapon
- 2018: 10th Eagle Claw Eagle Claw World Cup: 3rd place Bare hands, 2nd place daoshu, 1st place dulien
- 2023: 1st European Chin Woo open championship: 4th place Grand Champion Bare hands, 4th place Grand Champion Long weapons, 3rd place Grand Champion Short weapons
Athletic Achievements (National Championships – Greece)
- 2007: 8th Hellenic Wushu Kung Fu Championship – Bronze Medal, Short Weapons
- 2012: 13th Hellenic Wushu Kung Fu Championship – Gold Medal, Short Weapons
- 2013: 14th Hellenic Wushu Kung Fu Championship – Silver Medal, Short Weapons; 4th Place, Other Weapons; Silver Medal, Prearranged Combat
- 2014: 15th Hellenic Wushu Kung Fu Championship – Bronze Medal, Short Weapons; 4th Place, Other Weapons; Silver Medal, Prearranged Combat
- 2015: 16th Hellenic Wushu Kung Fu Championship – Gold Medal, Short Weapons; Gold Medal, Other Weapons; Silver Medal, Prearranged Combat
- 2016: 17th Hellenic Wushu Kung Fu Championship – Gold Medal, Prearranged Combat; Bronze Medal, Other Weapons
Seminars
- Numerous seminars with Lily Lau and other international masters (details available in the full CV)
Experience as a Judge in National Championships
- 2012–2023: Participated as a judge in all 2nd and 3rd Category Hellenic National Championships and all Interclub Championships
Experience as a Judge in International Championships
- 2022: 6th European Kung fu Championships
- 2022: 18th European Wushu Championships
Head Judge
- 2024: 2nd Interclub Championship of the Hellenic Wushu Kung Fu Federation
- 2024: 16th Palamidi Interclub Championship
- 2024: 8th Fu Jow Pai Cup
- 2025 :5o Acropolis International Open Wushu Tournament and Kickboxing Golden Cup
