Championship Report: Kashmir Division Club Taekwondo Championships 2024 under “My Youth My Pride

The championship was organized by J&K Taekwondo Association under the aegis of Taekwondo Federation of India supported by the J&K Sports Council under the theme of ‘My Youth My Pride’. The event took place from June 24 to 25, 2024, at the Indoor Hall, Polo View, Srinagar. The championship commenced with Chief Guest Shri Maqsood-ul-Zaman (IPS, SSP Traffic Srinagar) inaugurating the event. Around 250 taekwondo athletes from various districts and clubs of the Kashmir division participated in the championships.

The closing ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Javaid Ahmad, JKAS (Sports Officer Central, JKSC). A panel of expert referees including Aquib Gulzar, Shah Faiq, Mohsin Ahmad, Suwaid Ahmad, Viqas, Haris Hamid, Semer Sodhi, and Adeeba Khursheed ensured fair play and adherence to international standards.

The event was supported by a dedicated team of volunteers including Adnan, Azmat, Nazira, Arbaaz, Azad, Danish, and Zaid. The leadership of the J&K Taekwondo Association included President Rajesh Pangotra, General Secretary Ramesh Chander/Sharma, Treasurer Amit Gupta, Sr. Vice President Dr. S.M. Bali, Vice Presidents Mohd Sayeed (J) and Nissar Hussain (K), and Joint Secretaries Adv Neelofer (K) and Anuj Sharma (J).