Over 350 players from 13 districts showcase talent at Srinagar event under ‘My Youth My Pride’ initiative
SRINAGAR: The 5th Jammu & Kashmir UT-Level Carrom Championship 2025–26 concluded successfully on Thursday at the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex, Wazirbagh, after three days of competitive play and enthusiastic participation.
The championship was organized by the Jammu & Kashmir Carrom Association and hosted by District Srinagar Carrom Association and in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council under its flagship initiative “My Youth My Pride.”
The event witnessed participation of more than 350 players from over 13 districts of Jammu & Kashmir, representing various schools, colleges, and institutions from across the Union Territory.
Competitions were conducted across four categories — Cadet, Sub-Junior, Junior, and Senior — for boys and girls, as well as men and women, providing a competitive platform for players across all age groups.
The closing ceremony was graced by Chief Guest Mrs Nusrat Gazala, Divisional Sports Officer Kashmir.
The ceremony was also attended by distinguished Guests of Honour, includingDr Altaf-ur-Rehman, Former Physical Director, Islamia College Srinagar;Dr Nissar Ahmad Paul, General Secretary PDF; Mr Sameer Ahmad, Senior Vice President; Advocate Adfar Mehraj, Vice President, J&K Carrom Association;Mr Shafkat Shafi, Judo Coach, J&K Sports Council; Mr Mudasir Khan, General Secretary, J&K Carrom Association;and Mr Mehraj-ud-Din, Assistant Incharge, SKISC, Srinagar.
Among other dignitaries present were Mrs Nayeema Khan, Member, J&K Carrom Association, and Ms Zubaida Ahad, Joint Secretary, Baramulla Carrom Association.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest appreciated the efforts of the organizers in successfully conducting the championship and emphasized the importance of such events in promoting sports culture and nurturing young talent across the Union Territory.
The winners, runners-up, and third-place holders in various categories were felicitated with trophies, medals, and certificates by the dignitaries.
Individual Event Results
Cadet Girls
1st Place: Saeedah Adil
2nd Place: Ayesha Aijaz
3rd Place: Hadiya Fayaz
Cadet Boys
1st Place: Hassan Adil (Srinagar)
2nd Place: Numan Imtiyaz (Kulgam)
3rd Place: Zaveer Mehraj (Baramulla)
Sub-Junior Girls
1st Place: Saeedah Adil
2nd Place: Safiya Ahad
3rd Place: Maheena
Sub-Junior Boys
1st Place: Hassan Adil (Srinagar)
2nd Place: Faizan Firdous (Baramulla)
3rd Place: Umer Hassan (Police Public School)
Junior Girls
1st Place: Saeedah Adil (Srinagar)
2nd Place: Arooba Suhail (Baramulla)
3rd Place: Ayat Imtiyaz (Kashmir Harvard)
Junior Boys
1st Place: Ayaan Maqsood (Srinagar)
2nd Place: Ayaan Shalla (Srinagar)
3rd Place: Hasham-ul-Hassan (Kashmir Harvard)
Senior Girls
1st Place: Asra Shafi (Srinagar)
2nd Place: Anzalna Rafiq (Anantnag)
3rd Place: Kazima Khursheed (Anantnag)
Senior Men
1st Place: Shahid Ahmad (Srinagar)
2nd Place: Furqan Nazir (Srinagar)
3rd Place: Arsalan Mehraj (Srinagar)
Team Championship Results
Team Championship (Boys)
1st Place: JKPP School
Umer Rasool, Ryan Bhat, Hassan Illahi, Tabeeb Mughal
2nd Place: Unique Educational Institute, Baramulla
Mohammad Abdullah, Mohammad Abrar Wani, Muzamil, Arhaf
3rd Place: Kashmir Harvard
Hamdaan, Ayaan, Hashim, Shahijajan
Team Championship (Girls)
1st Place: Green Valley
Alish Zahoor, Rizkin, Aisha Ajaz, Bushra
2nd Place: RP School
Fatima, Saroosh, Faiza, Elzeena
3rd Place: Kashmir Harvard
Aliza, Fatima, Aasima Zainab, Hydah, Aiyra
The organizers expressed their sincere gratitude to the J&K Sports Council, especially the Worthy Secretary Ms Nuzhat Gull, for her continuous support and encouragement in making the event a grand success under the “My Youth My Pride” initiative.
The event concluded with a formal Vote of Thanks delivered by Advocate Adfar Mehraj, Vice President, J&K Carrom Association, who acknowledged the contributions of officials, players, media personnel, and all stakeholders involved in the successful conduct of the championship.