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JAMMU, APRIL 23: The Jammu & Kashmir Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2nd MMA SFI National MMA Championship, clinching a total of 11 medals, including 3 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze. The championship was held at KD Singh Babu Stadium from April 16 to 19, 2026.
The event was organised by the MMA Sports Federation of Uttar Pradesh under the aegis of the Mixed Martial Arts Sports Federation of India. It also served as a crucial selection platform for upcoming international competitions, including the Asian MMA Championship and Youth MMA Championship 2026.
In a significant achievement for the Union Territory, three athletes from Jammu & Kashmir have been selected to represent India at the forthcoming Asian MMA Championship and Youth MMA Championship 2026. The championship is also part of the “Road to Asian Games Japan 2026” and the Asian Indoor Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) Riyadh 2026.
Medal Winners from J&K:
Senior/Adult Category:
- Umer Nazir Dar – Gold
- Shaheen Shafi – Gold
Under-18 Category:
- Faisal Mushtaq – Gold
- Anzar Muhammad – Silver
- Nazakat Satar Khan – Silver
- Bilal Habib – Bronze
- Mir Zulkarnain – Bronze
Under-16 Category:
- Arif Riyaz – Silver
- Afnan Sheeraz – Silver
- Ashaq Hussain Bhat – Bronze
- Kifayat Ashiq – Bronze
Officials of the Mixed Martial Arts Sports Association of Jammu & Kashmir, including the President and General Secretary, congratulated the athletes for their remarkable achievement. They assured continued support towards athlete welfare, transparency, and the overall development of the sport in the region.
The stellar performance highlights the growing prominence of MMA in Jammu & Kashmir and reflects a promising future for local athletes on both national and international platforms.
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