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02/01/2026

Women's U-15 One-Day Trophy
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Teamwork fuels J&K's nail-biting 2-run triumph over Uttarakhand

NAGPUR, Jan 2: In a display of grit and unbreakable teamwork, Jammu & Kashmir edged out a formidable Uttarakhand by just 2 runs in a heart-stopping clash at VCA Kalamna in the Women's U-15 One-Day Trophy today.

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, J&K posted 122/9 in 35 overs. Gurkirat Kour led the charge with a resolute 24 off 46 balls, backed by Dhanya Sharma (21), Gaurangi Sharma (16), and skipper Shweta Rana (13).

Uttarakhand's Sonakshi shone with 3 wickets, while Shiksha Kohli snared 2.

Chasing 123, Uttarakhand fell agonizingly short at 120 in 34.5 overs. Kavleen top-scored with 25, supported by Sonakshi (20) and Vedika Ahlawat (15).

J&K's Manvi Sharma starred with the ball, claiming 3/19 in 6.5 overs, while skipper Shweta Rana grabbed 2 wickets. Sonakshi Sharma, Dhanya Sharma, and Gurkirat Kour chipped in with one each to seal the thriller.

The J&K squad travels under the guidance of former First-Class cricketer Amit Pal Singh as Head Coach.

JKCA Member Administration Brig Anil Gupta praised the players and support staff for this stellar performance.

02/01/2026

Four Khelo India Wushu Centre Shopian Athletes Win Medals, Bring Laurels to J&K

Four talented students from the Khelo India Wushu Centre, Shopian, delivered an impressive performance by winning four medals at a recent Wushu championship, showcasing the growing strength of the sport in Jammu & Kashmir.

Sana Sheeraz led the medal tally for the centre by securing a silver medal, displaying exceptional skill & determination. Arham Parray added to the success with a bronze medal, while Ahsan ul Haq & Muhammad Burhan also clinched bronze medals each, highlighting the depth of talent being nurtured at the centre.

This commendable achievement reflects the continuous efforts & support of Ms. Nuzhat Gull, Secretary of J&K Sports Council, whose vision has strengthened grassroots sports development in the region. Special recognition is also due to Kuldeep Handoo, the Wushu Association of Jammu & Kashmir & Coach Rameez Ahmad, whose dedicated coaching & mentorship have played a crucial role in shaping young athletes & preparing them for competitive success.

The victory stands as a proud moment for Shopian & reinforces the positive impact of structured training & institutional support in building the future of sports in Jammu & Kashmir.

02/01/2026

Jammu & Kashmir Police Lift 19th Christmas Gold Cup Football Tournament 2025

Jammu & Kashmir Police emerged champions of the 19th Christmas Gold Cup Football Tournament 2025 after defeating J&K Bank in a thrilling final played at Jammu. The highly competitive encounter ended 2–2 at full time, with J&K Police sealing victory 4–3 in the penalty shootout.

The match witnessed high-intensity football from both sides. J&K Bank opened the scoring in the first half, but J&K Police staged a strong comeback in the second half. Faisal Rasheed equalised in the 55th minute, followed by a brilliant goal from Hayat Bashir in the 67th minute to put J&K Police ahead. J&K Bank, however, showed resilience & managed to level the score late in the game, forcing extra time.

With no further goals, the match was decided on penalties, where J&K Police displayed exceptional composure to clinch the title.

Sh. Anand Jain, IPS, Additional Director General (ADG) of Armed Police, congratulated the winning team, coaches & support staff, lauding their discipline, teamwork & fighting spirit throughout the tournament.

01/01/2026

31/12/2025

Haroon Rashid Selected for 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship

Another proud moment for Jammu & Kashmir as Haroon Rashid from Koil, Pulwama has been selected to represent the Union Territory at the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship, scheduled to be held at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, from January 4 to 11, 2026.

Haroon Rashid’s selection reflects his consistent hard work, dedication & remarkable performances over the years at both state & national levels. He has previously represented J&K in multiple prestigious tournaments, steadily building his reputation as one of the most promising volleyball players from the region.

His achievements include participation in the Junior National Championships at Burdwan (2021) & Jammu (2022), where he was part of the historic team that won a Bronze Medal at the 48th Junior National Championship in Jammu, the first-ever junior national medal for J&K in volleyball. He also attended the Coaching Camp for the Asian Men’s U-20 Championship in 2022, represented J&K at the Senior National Championship in Jaipur (2025), competed three times at the North Zone Inter-University Championship & won five State Volleyball Championships.

The sports fraternity of Pulwama & Jammu & Kashmir has extended best wishes to Haroon Rashid for an outstanding performance at the upcoming national championship.

31/12/2025

13th District Badminton Championship Ganderbal 2025 Concludes with Great Enthusiasm

The 13th District Badminton Championship Ganderbal 2025 concluded successfully with great enthusiasm & energy at the Indoor Sports Stadium, Sephora Ganderbal. The championship was organised by the District Badminton Association Ganderbal under the aegis of the Badminton Association of Jammu & Kashmir, in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council.

The event witnessed the participation of over 100 badminton players from different parts of the district, who displayed impressive skills, competitive spirit & exemplary sportsmanship throughout the championship. The matches reflected the growing popularity of badminton & the rising standard of the sport among the youth of Ganderbal.

The closing ceremony was graced by Dr. Qasim, Medical Officer Kangan, as the Chief Guest. Mr. Rahil Ahmad, Incharge Manager & Judo Coach, Indoor Stadium Sephora Ganderbal & G. Malik, Chairman AMAFHH Educational Institution Dab, Ganderbal, attended the ceremony as Guests of Honour.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest appreciated the efforts of the organisers & encouraged the young players to remain dedicated & disciplined in their sporting journey. Parents also expressed their gratitude for providing such a valuable platform to nurture young talent.

30/12/2025

Brig Anil Gupta Member Administration JKCA intracts with Women Cricketers during felicitation Ceremony Organised by Rainawari Cricket Club.

Kirti Dhar reports

30/12/2025

Vijay Merchant Trophy: J&K sets record with five successive follow-ons

JAMMU, Dec 30: With a huge victory by an innings and 450 runs over Nagaland at Surat today, the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association's U-16 Men's team created a new record with five successive follow-ons and thus innings defeats over their rivals in the ongoing Vijay Merchant Trophy.

J&K scored a massive total of 601/5 dl in their first innings. Arsalan Nayyak scored a double century (215 off 213 21x4 5x6), while Harinder Singh (135), Hadi Amin (115), Jaskaran Singh (51) and skipper Smagey Khajuria (27) were the other contributors.

For Nagaland, Drona Chetry took 4 wickets and Abhay Tripathi claimed one wicket.

I reply, Nagaland bundled out for 82 runs in the first innings and 69 in the second innings, thus losing the match by an innings and 450 runs.

Bendangwapang (23), and Drona Chetry (20) were the main contributors in Nagaland's first innings, while Shivam Kumar Prasad (21) was the main contributor in the second innings.

For J&K, Sanil Singh took 4 and Athrav Sharma took 3 wickets in first innings, while Nariq Nabi bagged 4 and Athrav Sharma claimed 3 wickets in the second innings.

The team is being accompanied by Sameer Khajuria as Head Coach;
Muzaffar Mattoo as Coach;
Shashi Kumar as Manager;
Amit Bargotra as S&C Coach; Karan Nayyar. Physiotherapist and Sheikh Suhail, Video Analyst.

Brig Anil Gupta, Member Administration JKCA while congratulating the team members for brilliant work, advised them to keep the spirit up for future endeavours.

30/12/2025

Rainawari Cricket Club celebrates KPL Gurgaon champions in grand ceremony

*Brig Anil Gupta presents trophies, mementos

JAMMU, Dec 30: Rainawari Cricket Club (RCC), an esteemed affiliate of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), hosted a vibrant and well-attended felicitation ceremony at the JKCA Hostel Ground today to honour its triumphant team that clinched the KPL Gurgaon title.

Brig Anil Gupta, Member-Administration of JKCA, graced the event as chief guest. Meenu Singh Slathia, Member of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) JKCA, and Chaman Lal Suri, former President of RCC, served as guests of honour.

Distinguished representatives from JKCA-affiliated clubs, including Rakesh Koul, Rajeev Pandita, Anil Koul, and Kirti Dhar, added prestige to the occasion.

The spotlight shone on the victorious players felicitated with trophies and mementos: Arzoo Wakhloo, Ayushi Ambardar, Asma Malik, Pragati Roy, Romani, Sania Slathia, Jeevika Koul, Preeti Pandita, Palak Bandral, Nirvi Jotshi, Neetu Pandita, Anjana Wakhloo, and Seema Bhat.

The anchor also acknowledged other dedicated RCC members not part of the tournament squad: Chitra Singh Jamwal, Bismah Hassan, Bushra Ashraf, Bawandeep Kaur, Sheena Saraf, Vitasta Kitchloo, Parul Dhar, and Bhagya Lakshmi Jamwal.

Special mementos went to Chaman Lal Suri (former President and General Secretary of RCC), Meenu Singh Slathia (CAC Member, JKCA), and commentators Saqlain Mushtaq and Faizan Qayoom.

Brig Gupta personally presented the winners' trophy to the team amid resounding applause. In a gesture of appreciation, Chaman Lal Suri and Kirti Dhar honored the chief guest with a memento.

Delivering an inspiring address, Brig Gupta motivated the players to aim higher, while they showered praise on Brig Gupta and Kirti Dhar for their tireless efforts in nurturing cricket talent and creating vital opportunities.

The proceedings of the felicitation function were ably conducted by Rakesh Pandita.

In a thrilling highlight, players and officials seized the sidelines of the event for a memorable interaction with BCCI President and local legend Mithun Manhas, son of the soil.

30/12/2025

All set to honour our pride — the women who made us proud 💐
KPL 12 Awards Ceremony at JKCA Ground, Jammu 🏏✨
Celebrating talent, dedication & excellence.

29/12/2025

Arsalan's historic double ton, Harinder's century propel J&K to towering 477/5 against Nagaland

SURAT, Dec 29: In a display of breathtaking dominance, Jammu and Kashmir's young guns lit up the Kholvad Gymkhana Ground here today, amassing a colossal 477/5 on the opening day of their U-16 Men's Vijay Merchant Trophy encounter against Nagaland.

Leading the charge was Arsalan Nayyak's historic double-century—a masterful 215 off just 213 balls, adorned with 21 fours and 5 sixes—that etched his name into the annals of J&K cricket.

Complementing this virtuoso knock was Harinder Singh's superb 135 off 175 balls, featuring 14 boundaries, as the duo forged a partnership that dismantled Nagaland's bowling attack.

At the draw of stumps, J&K stood unassailable at 417/5 earlier in the session before pushing boundaries to close at 477/5. Hadi Amin remained not out on a brisk 40 off 37 balls (3x4, 1x6), providing late fireworks, while Jaskaran Singh held fort unbeaten on 4. Earlier contributions from Karman Singh (31) and skipper Smagey Khajuria (27) laid a solid foundation, underscoring the team's depth.

Nagaland's bowlers toiled valiantly but leaked runs aplenty. Dhrona Chetry emerged as the standout with figures of 4/104 in 20 overs, while Abhay Tripathi snared 1 wicket.

J&K's batting masterclass has handed them a commanding position, setting the stage for a potential outright victory on day two.

Member Administration JKCA, Brig Anil Gupta lauded the efforts of the players and the support staff for this performance.

29/12/2025

J&K Tennis Ball Cricket Association to Conduct Senior Team Selection Trials on January 4 & 5

The Jammu & Kashmir Tennis Ball Cricket Association has announced two-day selection trials for the J&K Senior Men’s & Women’s teams, scheduled to be held on January 4 & 5, 2026, at the M.A. Stadium, Jammu. The trials are being organised to select players who will represent Jammu & Kashmir at the 36th Senior National Tennis Ball Cricket Championship to be held at Nagpur, Maharashtra, from January 19 to 22, 2026.

Interested players are required to report at the venue on January 4 at 10:30 AM in proper cricket kit, while the trials will commence sharply at 11:00 AM. The selection trials will be conducted under the supervision of the J&K Sports Council. Gulshan Rattan, in charge of the trials, informed that selected players will attend a 10-day residential coaching camp from January 6 to 15, 2026.

The final team screening will take place on January 15 at 1:00 PM, after which the teams will depart for Nagpur the same evening. Participants must have competed at District or UT level championships to be eligible. The trials provide a valuable opportunity for aspiring cricketers to showcase their talent at the national level.