Bilal Habib
PAMPORE, January 07: Two talented athletes from South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, have made their mark on the national stage by securing gold medals at the 30th Senior National Thang-Ta Championship 2024 at Haridwar Uttarakhand.
Kashamat Nazir and Sheebu Ashraf both hailing from Kakapora Pulwama showcased exceptional skill and determination to claim top honors in their respective categories during the championship held in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
The event was organized by the Uttarakhand Thang-Ta Martial Arts Association under the auspices of the Thang-Ta Martial Arts Federation of India. The competition took place from January 4 to January 6, attracting participants from across the country.
The achievements of these athletes have brought pride to their community and highlighted the growing prominence of martial arts in the region.
Talking to Kashmir Convenor, Kashamat Nazir said that the championship began on January 4th and concluded on Monday. “Sheebu Ashraf and I, both from Kakapora, participated in this championship, and we both won gold medals,”.
He said that many athletes from various states were participating in this championship, and we were representing Pulwama district.
“I have been associated with martial arts for the past 8-9 years and, so far, I have won 5 gold medals and one silver at the national level in martial arts and Thai boxing.”
Talking to Kashmir Convener, Sheebu Ashraf said that I won a gold medal in the 30th Thang-Ta Martial Art Championship in the senior and sub-junior categories. I participated in the senior category and secured the gold medal.
I have been involved in martial arts since 2014 and have participated in numerous national-level events. So far, I have won nine medals, including three gold, three silver, and three bronze medals.
My message to other girls is that they should step into sports and showcase their talent. It’s not just boys who can excel in sports; girls are equally talented and capable. The key is having parental support. With the right encouragement, girls can achieve anything. I am fortunate to have immense support from my parents and my coach, Sajad Ahmad Dar, who has been a great source of motivation for me.
I would like to request sponsors and the administration to support us so we can represent at international levels. This support is crucial for us to achieve greater heights in sports.
