800 players participate in J&K State Jeet Kune Do C’ship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Apr 28: Over 800 players from different districts of Jammu and Kashmir participated in the first ever three-day State Jeet Kune Do Championship at S K Indoor Stadium Complex in the Summer Capital, here.
The State level tournament, which is a stepping stone for the players to participate in the upcoming National Federation Cup to be held in the Valley in the month of July, concluded today.
Several top players, who have represented J&K and India at various national and international events, dazzled the audience with their entertaining demonstrations during the closing ceremony.
Hafsa Bhatt, showcased self-defence techniques and body flexibility while Mohammad Shayan demonstrated “Tuls” (combination of martial art steps) on the occasion.
Adnan Ayoub, Organizing Secretary of the event said the Federation National Cup of Jeet Kune Do martial art is also scheduled to be held in the summer capital in the month of July where over 600 participants from around 20 different states of India are expected to participate.