SRINAGAR: The 11th District Srinagar Pencak Silat Championship 2026-27 was formally inaugurated on Wednesday at the historic Polo Ground Srinagar amid enthusiastic participation from athletes, coaches and sports lovers.
The championship is being organised by the District Srinagar Pencak Silat Association under the aegis of the Pencak Silat Association of J&K and the J&K Sports Council.
The event commenced with colourful demonstrations by national-level Pencak Silat athletes, which received huge applause from the audience.
Officials said more than 450 athletes from various schools, clubs and academies across Srinagar district are participating in the championship in sub-junior, junior and senior categories for both boys and girls.
The Polo Ground Manager attended the inaugural event as chief guest.
Addressing the gathering, the chief guest appreciated the role of Pencak Silat in promoting discipline, self-defence and physical fitness among youth and assured full support from the administration for the development of combat sports in Jammu and Kashmir.
The three-day championship will feature Tanding (Match), Tunggal (Single), Ganda (Double) and Regu (Team) events.
Officials said medal winners from the championship will represent Srinagar district in the upcoming Union Territory-level Pencak Silat Championship.
