100 players across four categories participate in event
Baramulla, Feb 8: The District Baramulla Carrom Championship concluded successfully at Indoor Stadium Khawja Bagh, Baramulla, with the participation of around 100 players across four categories—Cadets, Sub-Junior, Junior, and Senior, for both boys and girls.
The closing ceremony was graced by DySP HQ, Baramulla Altaf Ahmad Khan as the Chief Guest, who distributed certificates and medals among the winners, runners-up, and third-place finishers. He was accompanied by Adil Rashid Shah, President J&K Carrom Association, Showkat Ahmad, Manager Indoor Stadium Baramulla, Organizing Secretary Ms. Zubeda Ahad, and other esteemed members of the District Baramulla Carrom Association.
Championship Results
Cadet Category
Girls:
1st Place – Khairun Nisa
2nd Place – Mahira Shafi
3rd Place – Aroobah
Boys:
1st Place – M. Faheem
2nd Place – M. Reyaan
3rd Place – M. Yamin
Sub-Junior Category
Girls:
1st Place – Aksa Shakeel
2nd Place – Inaya Javid
3rd Place – Qurat
Boys:
1st Place – Tufail Naseer
2nd Place – Hashim Manzoor
3rd Place – Afnan Amin Khan
Junior Category
Girls:
1st Place – Hadiya Javid
2nd Place – Shafiya Zahoor
3rd Place – Toiba Shakeel
Boys:
1st Place – M. Hashim
2nd Place – Saqib Majeed
3rd Place – Haseeb Ayoob
Senior Category
Women:
1st Place – Ather Rashid
2nd Place – Nisha Imtiyaz
3rd Place – Samreen
Men:
1st Place – Faizan Firdous
2nd Place – Adnan
3rd Place – Iqbal Manzoor
Words of Encouragement
Welcoming the Chief Guest, Adil Rashid Shah congratulated all the winners and encouraged them to train harder for UT-level and national championships. He reaffirmed that the J&K Carrom Association, with the support of its district units and the J&K Sports Council, is actively working to promote carrom across the region.
DySp Altaf Ahmad Khan, in his address, emphasized the significance of sports participation and the support of parents in shaping young athletes.
“You are fortunate to have parents who encourage you to take part in such events. As officers, we are restricted to particular areas, but players have no limits—they can compete at any level. Keep striving for excellence!”
Looking Ahead
The J&K Carrom Association remains committed to expanding the sport across Jammu & Kashmir, with more district-level and state-level championships planned in the near future. A special acknowledgment was given to the J&K Sports Council, especially Secretary Nuzhat Gull, for their continued support in promoting carrom under the “My Youth, My Pride” initiative.”
