Srinagar, Sept. 26 -- 3rd Jr Asian Pencak Silat Championship got underway here at the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex today. The championship which will run from September 25 to 30 will see participation from young athletes from 11 countries.
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who ianugarated the championship today said it was his first formal introduction to the fast-growing martial art of Pencak Silat, which has witnessed remarkable progress in Jammu and Kashmir since its introduction a decade ago.
"I was told that this discipline is being practiced in 19 out of 20 districts of J&K. I look forward to its introduction in the remaining district so that the entire J&K is covered," he said.
The Chief Minister praised the in...