District Poonch Taekwondo Championships 2025–26 Conclude Successfully with Grand Closing Ceremony

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POONCH DECM 25:-The District Poonch Taekwondo Championships 2025–26 concluded successfully with a grand closing ceremony held at the Indoor Hall, Sports Stadium, Poonch. The two-day championship was organised by the Taekwondo Association of District Poonch under the aegis of the J&K Taekwondo Association and recognised by the J&K Sports Council (JKSC). The event was held from December 23 to 24, 2025.

The closing ceremony was graced by Mr Ajaz Ahmed Jan, MLA Haveli, Poonch, as the Chief Guest, while Dr. Shakeel ul Rehman, JKAS, attended as the Guest of Honour. Several eminent personalities were present as Special Guests, including Mr Mushtaq Ahmed, Incharge Sports Stadium Poonch; Mr Tariq Khan, International Volleyball Coach; Mr Khawaja Abdul Razaq; Mr Pree Khurshad Sab; and Ms Saleema Sheikh.

On the occasion, tokens of honour were presented to prominent contributors and supporters of sports in the district in recognition of their valuable services and encouragement to taekwondo and youth sports. Those honoured included Mr Pervaiz Ahmed Malik, Mr Imran Shah , Mr Owais ul Din, Mr Wasim Ahmed, Mr Umber Ahmed, Mr Zaheer Sab Jee, Mr Shabir Malik, Mr Sajad Rather, Mr Shafeeq Ahmed, Mr Akbar Ali Banday, Mr Abhay Raina, Mr Khalid Karbamin, Mr Amjid Shah, Mr Mukther Rathore, Master Rayaz, Ch Muzfeer, Mr Pervinder Singh (Youth NC Leader Poonch), and Mr Aman Sharma (PET, EMRS).

The championship was conducted under the supervision of Mr Manzoor Ahmed Lone and Mr Ashiq Hussain, National Referee, who served as the Technical Officials, ensuring fair play and strict adherence to competition rules.

The event was efficiently managed by the organising team comprising Ms Khalida Jabeen, Mr Waqar Ahmed, Mr Sandeep Kumar, Mr Imran Khan, Mr Pawandeep Singh, Mr Gurbir Singh, Mr Wajid Iqbal, Mr Wasif Javid, Mr Akarshit Sudan (National Referee), Ms Tabussam (National Referee), Mr Arshdeep, Mr Fawad Janghir, and Mr Varun Sudan. The programme was smoothly anchored by Aijaz Malik.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Rajesh Pangotra, President, congratulated the entire organising team for the smooth and successful conduct of the championship. He lauded the enthusiastic participation of players, coaches, and officials, stating that such events play a crucial role in promoting sports culture and nurturing young talent at the grassroots level.It was announced that the medalists of the championship will represent District Poonch in the upcoming 28th J&K UT Taekwondo Championships 2025–26, bringing pride and honour to the district.

The championship concluded on a high note with a spirit of sportsmanship, motivation, and renewed commitment towards the growth and promotion of Taekwondo in Poonch and across Jammu & Kashmir.