Friday 15th May, 2026
Srinagar, Apr 9: (UNI) Over 300 students, including girls, participated in a two-day district championship of Jeet-Kune-Do Martial Arts in north Kashmir district of Baramulla.
The District level tournament, which is a stepping stone for the players to participate in the upcoming state, national and international events, was organized by District Baramulla Jeet-Kune-Do Association on Monday and Tuesday at Valley Public High School in Sopore.
Several top players, who have represented J&K and India at various national and international events, dazzled the audience with their entertaining demonstrations during the closing ceremony held on Tuesday. The schools and clubs which participated in the event, included Valley Public School, Sopore Public School, Alamdar Public School, Black Cat Club, Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Unified Martial Arts (JKAUMA), Baramulla and Shah-e-Handan Club.
“I would like to congratulate the organizers for such an amazing event. I would advise them to work with the zeal and dedication so that the players of the district could win laud not only for Baramulla, but for entire state,” Chairman of Valley Public School Junaid Hamid, who was the guest of the honour of the event, said.
“The event was a grand success. With the grace of God, we were able to successfully complete the first ever Jeet Kune Do championship despite many hardships in the district. Over 300 participants from different schools and clubs participated in this District championship,” Sujad Wani, the organizing secretary of the event said.
Mr Wani said that the players selected in the district event will play in the upcoming state championship.