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Nadiya Nighat Kashmir’s first female football coach breaks gender stereotypes

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Breaking gender stereotypes and fighting routine taunts from neighbours and relatives, 19-year old Nadiya Nighat from Srinagar’s Rambagh area, is now Kashmir’s first female football coach-cum-referee. Nadiya’s dreams are big. She has the courage to dream and conviction to realise them. She is an all-out success story. Her dogged determination is an inspiration for other Kashmiri women who want to chase their dreams. Idol Ronaldo Since early childhood, Nadiya wanted to emulate Brazilian star footballer Ronaldo, and play exactly like him. “Ronaldo’s cuts, techniques and dribbles would inspire me while I’d…

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Political games over indoor stadiums in J&K

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The Central government had decided to fund the construction of 12 indoor stadia in a bid to engage young people and take them away from radicalisation and stone pelting. The PDP-BJP government in Jammu and Kashmir finds itself under attack from its own legislators. The trigger: allotment of sports facilities in the state. The Central government had decided to fund the construction of 12 indoor stadia in a bid to engage young people and take them away from radicalisation and stone pelting. But the state government’s list of locations for…

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Chess & Carrom tournaments conclude at Islamia College

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Continuing with its Inter-group sports activities relevant during the holy month of Ramzan, Carrom and Chess tournaments were organised at the Physical education Hall of the college. About 80 students took part in the event. The tournament was inaugurated by physical Director Altaf ur Rehman on Thursday. The tournament concluded on Friday with the selection completed for college carrom and chess teams who are likely to represent the college in forthcoming inter college tournaments to be organised by Kashmir University. Inter group cricket tournament for the already selected cricket teams…

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Mehraj ud Din Wadoo to stay with Chanayin FC

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The star defender who was a revelation for the club during its successful title bid has preferred to sign new contract with the club as he terms it home away from the home. Star footballer of the Valley Mehraj ud Din Wadoo has preferred to stay with defending champions Chennaiyin FC in the upcoming season of the Indian Super League-2016 that is expected to start in September. The star defender who was a revelation for the club during its successful title bid has preferred to sign new contract with the…

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Young pacer denied visa NOC by JKCA to play in England

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Mehjoor Ali Sofi, an ambitious young bowler from the valley, who has represented the state in numerous competitions in India, was denied his golden chance by the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) to start his career in the English domestic cricket. The fast bowler has to his recorded impressive stats by featuring in five Twenty20 matches, 4 List A competitions and one Ranji tournament. Considering this, Sofi was ought to be picked by the Easton Tigers Bristol Cricket Club for the Premier Division One cricket league, scheduled to start…

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Kashmiri girl to represent India at World Kickboxing Championships

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Looks can be deceptive and that holds true for Tajamul Islam, a seven-year-old soft-spoken girl from a remote north Kashmir village, who is the national kickboxing champion and is all set to represent India at an international event in Italy. Tajamul won national recognition when she bagged the gold medal in sub-junior category at 2015 National Kickboxing Championship, held at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. Her achievement at the national level got her an entry to the World Championships, to be held in Andria, Italy, in November. She would be…

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‘Sports infrastructure worth Rs 28 cr coming up in JK’

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Ministry for Youth Services and Sports said on Tuesday that projects  worth Rs 28 crores are underway in sports  sector  for  developing better infrastructure and logistic facilities in the  state. This was disclosed at a high level meeting held under the Chairmanship of Minister for Youth Services & Sports, IT and Technical Education, Moulvi Imran Raza Ansari here today . Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, IT and Technical Education, Hilal Ahmad Parry, Secretary Sports Council, Javaid Ahmad Shah, Special Secretary YSS, Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, Executive Engineers of Sports Council…

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Guv, CM for sharper focus on sports in varsities

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Governor NN Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, Chancellor and Pro-Chancellor, respectively, of the University of Kashmir, have suggested sharper focus on sports and extra-curricular activities and corresponding strengthening of the required sports infrastructure in the universities and their affiliated colleges. At the University Council meeting of Kashmir University, they noted that it was not enough to merely show higher pass percentages, but also ensure the balanced personality development of all the students. The Governor also emphasised sustained attention to research, which is essential to maintaining a high standard of…

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300 participate in Jammu club cycle rally

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The 16th Annual Cycle Rally of the Jammu Adventure Sports Club (JASC) was held today. The theme of the rally was “Save Jammu’s Heritage” wherein 300 students aged between 10 to 16 years participated. The rally was flagged off by Sandeep Gulhati, chairman of the JASC, in the presence of all the members. Avny Lavasa, Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), was the chief guest on the occasion. The rally started from Bahu Plaza and after passing though different areas in the city culminated at Sports Field opposite Green Fields School, Gandhi…

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Lonestar to play Kolkata on April 14 at TRC

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The Jammu and Kashmir Football Association JKFA is organizing I-League Second Division match on 14th April 2016 Thursday here at Synthetic turf (TRC) Ground. Match between Mohamdan Sports Club Kolkata and Lonestar Football Club will be played at 3:30PM at the turf. Bilal Ahmad Media Incharge of JKFA said, “all the Football Lovers are requested to witness the match and encourage the players. The J&K Football Association has dedicated this match in honour of Late Mohd. Haneef (Vattern Footballer of the state) who passed away on 10th of April 2016.”

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