J&K junior Wushu team selection trials conclude

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

JAMMU, Oct 3: The two-day selection trials for the Junior J&K Wushu Team concluded at Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex (SKISC), Srinagar, with 26 players shortlisted for the 25th Junior National Wushu Championship to be held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, from October 28 to November 2.

The trials, conducted by the selection committee constituted by the Wushu Association of J&K, featured boys and girls competing in Sanda and Taolu disciplines.

The selection process was held in accordance with the norms and guidelines of the J&K Sports Council. An observer from the Sports Council was present during the trials, which were conducted under the overall supervision of DSO (Kashmir) Krupali Singh.

The Wushu Association of J&K has proposed a pre-participation coaching camp at Jammu/Srinagar, keeping in view the examination schedule of the selected players. The J&K team is scheduled to leave for Chennai on October 25. The association expressed gratitude to the selection committee for conducting the trials fairly and successfully and thanked the J&K Sports Council for its cooperation and support.