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Eight young players from the Tral area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district have clinched medals at the Tri-Nation South Asian Martial Arts Championship held in Nepal. According to details obtained by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer KNO, seven out of the eight students, who are enrolled in the Leeniv National Academy Tral, secured gold medals, while one bagged a silver. Farooz Ahmad, the head coach of Leeniv Academy, informed KNO that all eight students showcased exceptional skill and professionalism, defeating their opponents in the championship. He said seven students won gold medals, with one securing a bronze. The successful players are Imaad Farooq, Ahmad Bin Nisar, Iyaad Farooq, Sheikh Azzan, Faizan Majeed Khan, Murshidah Irshad, Mir Ayaan Arshid, and Gurmeet Singh, he ...

Shah Basit In yet another incident of barbarism, a man was killed during a fight between two families in the Ganderbal district of central Kashmir. Am official told The Kashmiriyat that on Sunday afternoon, a quarrel erupted between two families over a land dispute in Bonzil Haripora in Ganderbal during which a man was hurt with an iron rod on his head. "Initially, it was merely a verbal dispute and during this brawl, one man in a fit of anger picked up an iron rod and hit Ghulam Mohammed Sheikh on his head," a local resident said. He said that the 65 year old man, a retired Government  employee, a resident of Haripora in Kangan Ganderbal was shifted to the nearby hospital. Ghulam Mohammed was shifted to PHC Wusen, where doctors declared him brought dead. "We do not know ...

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...