SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 26: In a continued effort to strengthen grassroots sports and foster an active sporting culture, the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council successfully facilitated a series of district-level championships and competitions across Wushu and Chess.
These initiatives were held in Shopian, and Srinagar, offering young athletes vital competitive exposure and platforms to showcase their talent.
The three-day ASMITA Wushu Women’s League and District Wushu Championship concluded at the Indoor Sports Stadium, Arhama, Shopian. Over 300 athletes from various schools, clubs, and the Khelo India Wushu Centre competed. Khelo India Wushu Centre Shopian claimed the overall championship title, with Shahi Hamdan School securing the runner-up position.
Similarly, the 6th Kashmir FIDE International Rating Chess Tournament 2026 commenced at the Indoor Stadium, Polo Ground, Srinagar running from September 25 to September 26. Organized by the Kashmir Chess Club and the All J&K Chess Association under the aegis of the Sports Council, the event gives regional players a prestigious platform to earn FIDE ratings. These synchronized statewide activities underscore the J&K Sports Council’s strategic focus on decentralizing sports infrastructure and bringing structured competitive opportunities closer to youth, particularly in rural and far-flung areas.
By combining targeted district events with inclusive participation models, the Council continues to successfully identify emerging talent, encourage mass sports engagement, and establish robust pathways toward higher-level competitive achievements.
