JAMMU, Nov 4: The two-day 8th District Jammu Kalarippayattu Championship 2026 concluded successfully at Kotli Bhawan Hall, Rehari, Jammu, witnessing enthusiastic participation of around 180 athletes from various schools and institutions across the district.
The championship was organised by the District Jammu Kalarippayattu Association under the banner of the Kalarippayattu Association of J&K (Regd.), providing a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills and talent in the traditional martial art.
During the valedictory function, Tarsem Sharma, CEO and Founder of Kalarippayattu in J&K, attended as the chief guest, while Danish Sharma, General Secretary, KAJK, was also present.
In the Long Staff Fight event, Adarishta Manhas and Anandika secured first positions in the girls’ category, while Danish Sharma and Surya Dev Singh Manhas topped the boys’ category.
In Chuvadukal, Daiwik Gupta secured first position in the Under-14 boys’ category, Surya Dev Singh Manhas topped the Under-18 boys’ category, and Angel Gupta secured first position in the girls’ category.
In the High Kick event, Ashutosh Singh clinched first position in the Under-14 boys’ category, while Katyayan Bhardwaj secured first position in the Under-18 category.
The championship was conducted with the support of officials Neha Koul, Rajat Bhagat, Nitish Singh, Rohini Chib, Nitin Kumar, Rudrakshit Gupta, Chirag Puri and Pratham Vaid.
The medal winners will represent District Jammu in the upcoming J&K UT Kalarippayattu Championship. The organisers congratulated all participants and appreciated the efforts of coaches, officials and participating institutions in making the championship a success.