Dual pursuit: Agatha Wong elegantly balances wushu, medical school

Rappler - Sep 20, 2026

Agatha Wong embraces the demands of medical school and the rigors of wushu, saying don’t let others ‘dictate what you can or can’t do’

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Dual pursuit: Agatha Wong elegantly balances wushu, medical school

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