*District Jammu bags overall C’ship in
Men’s, Women’s sections
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 26: The 20th J&K UT Fencing Championship 2025-26 concluded today at the Indoor Fencing Hall, MA Stadium, Jammu. District Jammu clinched the overall championship in both Men’s and Women’s sections.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 400 fencers (both men and women) representing 17 districts of the UT. The championship featured all three fencing disciplines-Epee, Foil, and Sabre-and competitions were conducted across multiple age groups: Under-10 (Mini), Under-12 (Child), Under-14 (Sub-Junior), Under-17 (Cadet), Under-20 (Junior), and Senior. This format ensured opportunities for fencers at different stages of development to showcase their skills and talent.
The event was further distinguished by the participation of several international-level fencers, including Sufyan Waheed Sohil, Harshit Kohli, Ajay Kumar, Kritarthi Kotwal, Riya Bakshi, and Subhanaya Sharma.
Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Youth Services & Sports Department, J&K, was the chief guest. Special guest Nuzhat Gul, Secretary, J&K Sports Council, highlighted the massive participation. Rajiv Sharma, Ex-Member, J&K Sports Council, was the guest of honour.
Adv. Supriya Chouhan, Secretary General, JKFA, along with International Referees Rashid Ahmed Choudhary, Maninder Pal Singh, and Adarsh Slathia, were also present. Referees for the championship included Rachna Jamwal, Javed Choudhary, Ranchan Sabarwal, Ankush Gupta, Rahul Sharma, Gourav Thakur, Parvinder Sharma, Pritam Slathia, Varun Slathia, Mohd Tariq, Vir Sangram Singh, Ajay Khartol, Anthony Mattoo, and Tony Mattoo.
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