SPORTS

In a remarkable achievement, a nine year old boy from Tral has won a silver medal in the Martial art championship in Kanyakumari. Moeen-u-din Sofi (09) resident of Tral town who is a third class student at private school has already showcased his talent at national and international level. Talking to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) Moeen-u-din said that he was interested in martial arts since childhood and started learning different forms of martial arts a few years before. He said that he has been working hard while his parents, despite having financial constraints, have been supporting me. “I got enrolled in a local academy to learn martial arts and due to my hard work, I have so many medals at different stages so far,” he said. “Recently I participated in a martia...

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that the winter games and Jammu Kashmir have turned out a synonym now and that the administration will ensure better facilities for the participants of Khelo India Edition 4 to make the sports event memorable for all. The Lt Governor also launched Logo and Mascot for Khelo India Winter Games 2024. As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Sinha while speaking on the occasion, said that for the whole country, winter games means J&K as the winter games and J&K have become synonyms now. “In this event, the administration will work hard to make every possible arrangement for the participants,” he said, adding that in the last four years, a new atmosphere in the field of sports has been in J&K. “From 3 lakh, the n...

The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Taekwondo Union emerged triumphant at the 6th National Taekwondo Championship in Odisha, which took place on December 30th and 31st, 2023. Distinguished by exceptional skill and unwavering determination, the union's participants secured an impressive total of 19 medals, with a breakdown of 9 gold, 6 silver, and 4 bronze. Among the gold medalists are Numair Shabir, Rabia Tariq, Syed Arsh, Mehvish Shaban, Rutba Manzoor, Umi Farwah, Ifra Zehra, Adeeba Arfat, and Darafshan. Silver medals were claimed by Faizan, Safoora Wahid, Aliya Azmat, Kartik Koul, Mutahar, and Umi Hani. The bronze medals went to Adnan Gulzar, Musa, Shahzaib, and Arslaan Azmat. Dawood Sofi, the General Secretary of the J&K Taekwondo Union, expressed immense pride in the athlet...

Danishwar Hameed A 9-year-old boy from South Kashmir’s Kulgam district has clinched the Gold Medal in Sqay category at the prestigious 24th Sqay national championship, 2023-24 held at Jaipur in Rajasthan. Ehsaan Ahmad Bhat (09) son of Irshad Ahmad Bhat resident of Toli Nowpora area of Qaimoh in South Kashmiri's Kulgam district who is a class 4th student at Ayesha Ali Academy, Kanipora Kulgam won a gold medal at the 24th SQAY National Pre-Teen, Pre-Junior, and Junior Championship held at Jaipur, Rajasthan, from 4th January to 6th January 2024. Irshad Ahmad Bhat, father of Ehsaan, told that his son loves martial arts and has been learning different art forms from last two years. Ehsaan is learning different art forms at local stadium where trainer is training them and wants to go...

Danishwar Hameed A 14-year-old girl from Kulgam district, Muskan Mehraj, has secured a silver medal in the Sub-junior National Martial Art Championship held in Delhi from December 23 to 25, 2023. Muskan, a 9th-grade student at Leeds Convent School Kulgam, expressed her happiness over the achievement and credited her success to coaches Farhan Reyaz and Shah Fasil Ali, as well as her family's unwavering support. The championship, organized by Bagatur Federation Cup 2023, witnessed the participation of 270 students from 15 states across India. Gindoo Foundation Awantipora's 8 students excelled, clinching 2 gold medals, 4 silver, and 2 bronze medals. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, Muskan said, "I am very much happy over winning the silver medal at the national level. I started my jou...

Lone Shahid Budden Rafiabad, situated approximately 13 kilometers from Baramulla town, stands out as a picturesque village known for its captivating blend of nature's bounty. Surrounded by majestic mountains, the village boasts lush flora and fauna, creating a serene atmosphere. Vibrant colors adorn the landscape, showcasing the rich biodiversity thriving in this tranquil setting. Besides its scenic allure, Budden Rafiabad is celebrated for its warm hospitality, embodying traditional values of community and friendliness. In the quaint village of Budden, a silent crisis looms due to the absence of a proper playground, giving rise to a myriad of problems affecting the community's children and youth. The repercussions extend beyond inconvenience, delving into the realms of drug addic...

The limitless potential of Kashmiri girls is on vivid display as they excel across diverse domains, notably in sports. In a recent triumph, a teenage sensation from Kulgam district clinched the gold medal at the National Pencak Silat Championship held in Bihar. Dar Saawya Ashiq, an 11-year-old daughter of Ashiq Hussain Dar, hailing from Malipora in Akhran area of Mirbazar, Kulgam, emerged victorious at the 11th National Pre-Teen, Pre-Junior, and Junior Championship. The event, hosted at the Pataliputra Sports Stadium in Patna, Bihar, witnessed a spirited contest among 1400 players representing 34 States and Union Territories. Saawya, a determined 6th-grade student at K.Y International School Harnag, Anantnag, attributes her remarkable achievement to the unswerving support of he...

Jammu Kashmir Police on Tuesday issued a rebuttal in response of opinions and comments in backdrop of legal cognisance taken after 'anti-India sloganeering and intimidation' after India lost to Australia in World Cup final. "A number of opinions and comments have been made on the legal cognisance taken of the happenings surrounding anti India sloganeering and intimidation of others who did not agree with them in an university after the conclusion of World Cup cricket match", wrote J&K Police, District Ganderbal on its X handle, as per news agency Kashmir Scroll. "Two relevant aspects are brought to public knowledge. First : it is not merely about raising pro Pakistan slogans. It is about the full context in which the sloganeering took place. These slogans, as has usually been the...

A Kashmiri student, Sheikh Anusha, studying in the 6th Standard at Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School and residing in Rajwar, Handwara, has achieved a significant feat for Jammu Kashmir. She clinched the gold medal at the esteemed Pre-teen National Pencak Silat Championship 2023-24, held at the Pataliputra Sports Stadium in Patna, Bihar. Anusha, competing in her weight category (34 to 36 Kgs), triumphed in her debut attempt, defeating her experienced opponents by a considerable point margin. Her victory comes after previously securing a Bronze medal at the inter-state level earlier this year, hosted at the Indoor Sports Stadium in Srinagar. The championship took place from November 23 to November 26.

Arooj Ahmad, a talented youth hailing from Budgam has secured a silver medal at the recently concluded 37th National Games held in Goa. This achievement stands as a testament not only to Arooj's personal commitment and hard work but also to the invaluable guidance provided by his coach, Mir Salma. His coach Salma's unwavering support and expert training played a pivotal role in shaping Arooj's success on the national stage, as the athlete-coach duo's partnership is a shining example of the profound impact that trust and teamwork can have in the world of sports. “I am extremely happy over my achievement of winning a silver medal in Sqay martial arts under the senior national category. I have been playing this game for the past seven years, and I am overwhelmed by my achievement,” A...