Kupwara: Poonch and Kupwara secured top honours in the boys’ and girls’ categories respectively as the three-day Gen Bipin Rawat Memorial Fencing Championship 2026 concluded in Kupwara on Sunday.
The championship, held from November 13 to 15, was organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Fencing Association in collaboration with the district administration and the Indian Army.
A total of 174 fencers, including 138 boys and 36 girls, participated in the event, which received 280 registrations. Competitions were held in the Under-14 and Under-17 categories across three disciplines — Epee, Sabre and Foil.
In the boys’ team standings, Poonch secured first position, followed by Samba and Kupwara in second and third places respectively.
In the girls’ category, Kupwara emerged on top, while Bandipora and Budgam secured second and third positions respectively.
Fencers from various districts of Jammu and Kashmir participated in the championship, providing a platform for young athletes to showcase their skills and gain exposure to competitive fencing.
Dedicated to former Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, the championship aimed to promote sporting participation among young people and encourage values of discipline, perseverance and commitment.
