Today News Line JK

The Championship held under the emblem of My Youth My Pride and was Supervised by Danish Manzoor (International Taekwondo Athlete/ Fit India Ambassador), who was appointed as Observer by J&K Taekwondo Association. It was organized by District Kishtwar Taekwondo Association under the aegis of J&K Taekwondo Association (JKTA). 
The competition was comprised of all age divisions with inclusion of the youngest age division (Pee Wee). The final day witnessed a massive combative skill show between the Senior and Junior Athlete's in both male and female categories. More than 100 players participated in different weight categories out of them 30 Orphan athletes were sponsored by J&K Taekwondo Association. 
The Championship was closed off with the demonstration of Taekwondo fights by young Boys and Girls of different Clubs. 

The Chief Guest of the closing ceremony was Dr. Devansh Yadav (DC, Kishtwar) accompanied by Javid Iqbal Kripak (Chairman, Al-Hilal EI/ Bait-ul- Hilal Children's Home Kishtwar) as Guest of honour. He was received by Shri Arslan Ahmad (Secretary, District Kishtwar Taekwondo Association). 
While speaking on the auspicious occasion he congratulated all the medalist's and participants for taking part in the said championship and also ensured full support to the District Taekwondo Association for uplifting the Taekwondo sport in the District. He along with the other dignitaries distributed medals among all the medalist's and momento of honour were given to Coaches/ Referees also. 

Special Guests on the occasion were Shri Shahnawaz Mir (Vice President DKTA), Mrs. Arjumand Nazir (Branch Head J&K Bank) , Mrs. Shafia Kousar (Govt. Teacher), Mr Gh Mohd Malik Gen. Sec. J&K Yateem foundation and Mr Asger Hussain Ishrat senior member of J&K YF Kishtwar. 

All the Gold Medalists will represent District Kishtwar in the forthcoming J&K UT Championship.