Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Mar 14: The ASMITA Pencak Silat State League commenced today at the Indoor Sports Complex, Polo Ground, Srinagar, bringing together around 550 girls from various districts of Jammu & Kashmir.
Nusrat Ghazala, Divisional Sports Officer Kashmir (J&K Sports Council), was the chief guest at the opening ceremony, while Hilal Ahmad, Manager, J&K Sports Council, Polo Ground, attended the ceremony as the guest of honour.
The ASMITA Pencak Silat State League is being organized as part of the Khelo India initiative, which focuses on strengthening women’s participation in sports across the country. The competition features multiple age and weight categories, allowing young athletes to compete and gain valuable exposure at the state level.
The two-day league, scheduled from March 14 to 15, is expected to witness exciting bouts and outstanding performances by young female athletes from across the Union Territory, further strengthening the movement for women’s empowerment through sports in Jammu & Kashmir.
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