UT Level-1 Kabaddi Referee Course Enters Day Three at Bakshi Stadium

Srinagar, July 30: The ongoing Union Territory Level-1 Kabaddi Referee/Umpires Course Wednesday entered its third day today at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, witnessing enthusiastic participation from over 90 officials across various districts of Jammu and Kashmir.A statement issued here said that the course is being conducted under the expert supervision of Dr Kuldeep Kumar Gupta, General Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir Amateur Kabaddi Association and Technical Director of the Asian Kabaddi Federation. The programme is also being closely monitored by Ms Nuzhat Gull, Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council, ensuring its smooth and effective execution.Morning sessions are dedicated to theoretical training, while evening sessions focus on hands-on practical experience. Both are progressing with high levels of discipline and enthusiasm among participants. Renowned Kabaddi officials Rana Ranjeet Singh, an international referee from Bihar, and Dhanashree, a technical referee from the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) and hailing from Maharashtra, are leading the training sessions. Their vast technical knowledge, coupled with interactive teaching and real-time demonstrations, has made a significant impact on the trainees. Their credibility and dedication at both national and international levels have made them exemplary mentors for this certification programme. The course is designed to enhance the officials’ understanding of the technical rules, refereeing standards, and practical aspects of Kabaddi. Upon completion, participants will be eligible to officiate in Youth Services and Sports Department events, All India Inter-Zonal tournaments, Police Meets, Inter-University and Inter-College competitions, and other prestigious fixtures. The driving force behind this initiative, Dr Kuldeep Kumar Gupta, is receiving widespread praise for his tireless efforts in promoting Kabaddi in Jammu and Kashmir and beyond. Working under the guidance of Anil Gupta, President of the J&K Amateur Kabaddi Association, Dr Gupta has been described as a “one-man army” in elevating both the sport and officiating standards in the region.Among the participants benefiting from this course are–Arshid Rather, Firdous Rather, Umer Ahmad Dar, Nahida, Bilkias, Shahnaza, Aman Singh, Sanjit Kumar, Mir Alam, Mohd Yousif, Liyakat Ali, Kajal Devi, Waseem Rashid, Zahid Fazal, Javaid Iqbal, Vishal, Firdous Ahmad, Fayaz Ahmad, Shahid Shabir, Sunny Kumar, Mohd Akif, Zahid Riyaz, Junaid Guroo, Nazarat Bhatti, Shahid Khan, Mohd Shanaz Khan, Balbir Singh, Mahesh Chandir, Ab Qayoom, Mohd Shabir, Khalil Ahmad, Gulbir, Ab Rahman, Tanvir, Javaid Rather, Sajad Rather, Gorav, Ram Kumar, Anita Sharma, Kiran, Murifat, Shakir, Koshal Sharma, Muzamil Hussain, Mohd Imran, Naveen, Sandeep, Vikas, Ankush, Masrat Shahnaz, Hashim Ali, Riyaz Ali, Skinder Lal, Tanveer Iqbal, Mohd Shokoor, Daniyal, Jahingir, Farooq Ahmad Dar, Sunita, Manmeet Kour, Harmeet Singh, Majid Khan, Mohd Shakoor, Bilal Bagat, Gowhar, Bilal Ahmad, Darista Pawan, Rubi Sharma, Rambir Singh, Shakit Ali, Mohd Kabir, Anita Sharma, Parvaiz Ahmad, Shalu Devi, Mohd Faheem, Mohd Munshi, Agh Rasool, Inamul Hassan, Bandana Sharma, Eas Ahmad, Ankush Singh, Shabir Ahmad, Mohan Lal, Mohd Altaf, Rameez Ahmad Malik, Zahid Fazal, Mohd Ashraf, Vishal Singh, Danish Saleem, Syed Zubair Ahmad, and Ishfaq Hussain Mir.Also actively involved in overseeing the programme are Mohd Yakoob (District Secretary, Kathua), Sanjeet Kumar (District Secretary, Jammu), and Gulzar Ahmed (District Secretary, Srinagar). Their presence has been instrumental in ensuring the smooth conduct and management of the course.