Srinagar, Dec 14: Adnan Ali and Yawer Abas of Grand Warriors Academy of martial arts were selected for the Pro Kickboxing league, as the first-ever Pro Kickboxing League trials were held on Tuesday at the Indoor Sports Complex Shadipora, Sumbal in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district.
The trial was organised by District Ganderbal Kickboxing Association in collaboration with Ali Sports Academy under J&K WAKO Kickboxing Association. A large number of players participated.
Adil Hussain, Coach of Grand Warriors Academy said, “I am very happy that our two players have been selected for the Kickboxing league. These types of events will help all the players financially as some players couldn’t participate at the national and international levels due to financial issues.”
We are also thankful to Rouf Ahmad, Secretary LP School who has given us space for the training purpose, Hussain added.
The top 16 players will fight for the title of Pro Kickboxing Champion of UT J&K will compete. According to the organiser, there will be a Rs 40,000+Belt+Full month protein diet for the Winner (Gold Medalist) and Rs 10,000+Belt+Full month protein diet for Runner-Up (Silver Medalist). The 3rd (Bronze) and 4th position holders will get Rs 3000+Full month protein diet each while the remaining 12 players will be given Rs 2000 or full.