*UT players bagged 2 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze medals
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, May 29: J&K Kickboxing team emerged as an exceptional force in WAKO India Kickboxing Championship of Sub Juniors and Cadets 2024 held in Balewadi Indoor Stadium, Pune, Maharashtra. Four players from the team clinched victories across various categories and events.
The Championship witnessed fierce competition among 24 States and 5 UT’s from across the country, with an impressive participation of 1000 talented kick boxers. J&K participated with a contingent of 10 players and 2 coaches and showcased their mettle on the kickboxing arena.
The athletes from WAKO J&K showcased their outstanding dedication, skill and determination throughout the tournament. Their efforts bore fruit as an impressive four player’s clinched victory across various categories and events.
“The collective excellence of WAKO J&K kickboxing talents shone brightly as the UT bagged a total of 2 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals. This remarkable achievement underscores the dedication and hard work of the athletes and serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes across the UT,” said Abhishek Jain, General Secretary of Kickboxing Association J&K.
The team was escorted by team Coaches Wasim Shah and Sudarshan Singh (Senior Coach) appreciated the players. The gold medallists were Zeeshan Nazir (light contact) and Waqas Hafeez (light contact). The silver medallists were Zeeshan Nazir (Point Fight) and Muneeb Zahoor (light contact). Bronze medallist was Aabu Sayan (light contact and point fight).
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