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📢JKCA Update: Addition to U-19 Selection Matches (Phase II)
​The Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association has issued a corrigendum regarding the upcoming U-19 Deep Selection Matches - Phase II. Due to an inadvertent omission in the previous list, two additional players have been officially included:
​1️⃣ Akshay Sharma (S/o Vijay Kumar)
2️⃣ Mujtaba Mir (S/o Aniece Ahmad)
​Both players are directed to report as per the previously notified schedule.
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🥉At just 12 years old, Sehajpreet Singh of Monghama,J&K Tral brings home an International Karate Championship Bronze Medal from Kathmandu, Nepal!🥋A grand welcome for our young warrior Star🌟

Congratulations ❤️🙏

A shining example of dedication, talent, and hard work. Special appreciation to certified coach and international gold medalist Firdoos Ahmad Lone for guiding this young champion towards success. Love sports 🏅

🥇🇮🇳 GOLDEN GLORY FOR MANISHA BHANWALA!

Manisha Bhanwala shines on the international stage, clinching the Women’s 57kg Gold Medal at the Ulaanbaatar Open Ranking Series 2026. 💪🔥

In a commanding performance, she defeated North Korea’s Son Il-Sim by pin-fall, overcoming a highly decorated wrestler with World and Asian Championship medals to her name.

A proud moment for Indian wrestling and crucial ranking points added to her journey. 🚀🇮🇳

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering a significant change to its retirement policy aimed at discouraging players from leaving domestic or international cricket prematurely to participate in overseas franchise leagues.

The proposal was discussed during an online meeting of the BCCI Apex Council on Thursday. Under the proposed framework, players who retire from Indian cricket and subsequently feature in foreign T20 leagues could face a mandatory five-year cooling-off period before being eligible to return to the Indian cricket system.

According to BCCI officials, the move is intended to ensure that players make retirement decisions after careful consideration rather than using retirement as a route to gain access to overseas leagues.

"The idea is to send a message to the players to be sure of their decision. Modalities will be worked out before rules are framed, looking at all parameters," a BCCI official said.

The proposal comes amid a growing trend of Indian cricketers retiring from domestic cricket to pursue opportunities in international franchise tournaments. Recently, Vijay Shankar announced his retirement and signed with the Kandy Royals for the 2026 Lanka Premier League. In previous years, players such as Dinesh Karthik, Yuvraj Singh, Unmukt Chand, Pravin Tambe and Irfan Pathan have also taken similar paths after ending their domestic careers.

While the Apex Council discussed the issue extensively, a final decision is yet to be taken. The matter has reportedly been left to the BCCI president and secretary for further consideration before any formal regulations are introduced.

Apart from the retirement policy, the Apex Council reviewed requests for assistance from the Cricket Board of Maldives and Cricket Fiji. The BCCI also discussed possible support measures for the two cricketing bodies and considered a pending application from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands seeking official affiliation.

The issue of India's T20I captaincy was not discussed during the meeting, as selection matters remain within the purview of the national selection committee.

🏅 Congratulations to Kawsar Mir on winning the Bronze Medal at the 1st PTF Open Taekwondo Championship 2026! 🥉

Your dedication, perseverance, and fighting spirit have brought pride to Jammu & Kashmir and inspired countless young athletes. This remarkable achievement is a reflection of your hard work, discipline, and commitment to excellence.

Wishing you continued success and many more podium finishes in the future. Keep shining and making us proud!

Selection Trials & Screening for 14th Pre Teen, Sub Junior, Junior and Senior National Pencak Silat Championships 2026-27
Srinagar, May 30, 2026: The Pencak Silat Association of Jammu & Kashmir is pleased to announce the conduct of selection trials and screening for the formation of J&K UT teams that will participate in the forthcoming 14th Pre Teen, Sub Junior, Junior and Senior National Pencak Silat Championships 2026-27, scheduled to be held at Nashik, Maharashtra and Shillong, Meghalaya.

The selection trials for Singa, Macan, Pre Teen, Sub Junior, Junior (Boys & Girls), and Senior (Men & Women) categories will be conducted from 9th to 10th June 2026 at Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex (SKISC), Srinagar. The screening of the selected teams will be held on 11th June 2026 at the same venue.

Interested players desirous of participating in the selection trials are requested to submit their entries on or before 5th June 2026 via email at [email protected].

All participants in the Singa, Macan, Pre Teen, Sub Junior and Junior categories must bring the following mandatory documents at the time of the trials:

Date of Birth Certificate
Duly filled and attested Medical Fitness Form
Written Consent from Parents/Guardians (for all minor participants)
The Association has made it clear that no athlete will be permitted to participate in the selection trials without submitting the required documents. The medical fitness form is compulsory and must be properly attested.

The Pencak Silat Association of J&K has urged all eligible athletes from across the Union Territory to take advantage of this opportunity and represent Jammu & Kashmir at the national level.

For further information and clarification, interested players may contact:

Nasir Digoo
President, Pencak Silat Association of J&K
Mobile: 9797194893

🏆 Proud Moment for Poonch! 🏆

Heartiest congratulations to our talented Taekwondo champions for their outstanding performances at the 1st PTF International Open Taekwondo Championship 2026 held at Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Stadium, Srinagar.

🥇 Wajid Iqbal – Gold Medalist
🥈 Khalida Jabeen – Silver Medalist

Their remarkable achievements are the result of unwavering dedication, hard work, discipline, and a passion for excellence. They have not only brought glory to themselves but have also made their families, coaches, educational institutions, and the entire district of Poonch proud.

A special appreciation goes to Coach Ashaq Hussain of JKSC Taekwondo Training Centre, Poonch, whose guidance and commitment have played a vital role in shaping these young champions.

This success marks another proud chapter for JKSC Taekwondo Training Centre and highlights the growing strength of Taekwondo in Jammu & Kashmir. May these achievements inspire many more young athletes to pursue their dreams with determination and confidence.

Wishing Wajid and Khalida continued success and many more medals at national and international arenas.

🌟 Keep shining, champions! The best is yet to come. 🌟

🏆🥇 Proud Moment of Glory! 🥇🏆

Heartiest congratulations to Firdoos Ahmad Lone on winning the Gold Medal at the International Karate Championship held in Kathmandu, Nepal. 🇮🇳🇳🇵

Your dedication, hard work, discipline, and fighting spirit have brought immense pride to your family, community, and the nation. This remarkable achievement is an inspiration for aspiring athletes and a testament to what determination and perseverance can accomplish.

May this victory be the beginning of many more successes on the international stage. Keep shining and making us proud!

🌟 Gold Medalist
🥋 International Karate Championship
📍 Kathmandu, Nepal

Selection Trials & Screening for 14th Pre Teen, Sub Junior, Junior and Senior National Pencak Silat Championships 2026-27

Srinagar, June 01, 2026: The Pencak Silat Association of Jammu & Kashmir is pleased to announce the conduct of selection trials and screening for the formation of J&K UT teams that will participate in the forthcoming 14th Pre Teen, Sub Junior, Junior and Senior National Pencak Silat Championships 2026-27, scheduled to be held at Nashik, Maharashtra and Shillong, Meghalaya.

The selection trials for Singa, Macan, Pre Teen, Sub Junior, Junior (Boys & Girls), and Senior (Men & Women) categories will be conducted from 9th to 10th June 2026 at Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex (SKISC), Srinagar. The screening of the selected teams will be held on 11th June 2026 at the same venue.

Interested players desirous of participating in the selection trials are requested to submit their entries on or before 5th June 2026 via email at [email protected].

All participants in the Singa, Macan, Pre Teen, Sub Junior and Junior categories must bring the following mandatory documents at the time of the trials:

Date of Birth Certificate
Duly filled and attested Medical Fitness Form
Written Consent from Parents/Guardians (for all minor participants)
The Association has made it clear that no athlete will be permitted to participate in the selection trials without submitting the required documents. The medical fitness form is compulsory and must be properly attested.

The Pencak Silat Association of J&K has urged all eligible athletes from across the Union Territory to take advantage of this opportunity and represent Jammu & Kashmir at the national level.

For further information and clarification, interested players may contact:

Nasir Digoo
President, Pencak Silat Association of J&K
Mobile: 9797194893