Srinagar, Sept. 26 -- Young athletes from 11 countries will compete in the 3rd Junior Asian Pencak Silat Championship 2025, officially inaugurated today by J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex today.
The championship, which runs from September 25 to 30, has drawn participation from young athletes representing 11 countries, marking a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship and cultural exchange in Jammu and Kashmir, an official spokesman said.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister 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 discipl...