Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir teams won the overall team trophies in Wushu and Taekwondo at the 70th National School Games hosted at the Government College of Physical Education, Ganderbal, securing 22 medals across the two disciplines.
In Taekwondo, held from October 22 to 26, the J&K team won 14 medals, comprising four gold, three silver and seven bronze.
In Wushu, held from October 15 to 19, the team secured eight medals, including one gold, two silver and five bronze.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated the young athletes on their achievements, saying their performance reflected the sporting potential, dedication and hard work of players from Jammu and Kashmir.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening sports infrastructure and promoting sporting excellence across the Union Territory.
The 70th National School Games brought together more than 1,300 young athletes from 23 states and Union Territories. Abdullah had inaugurated the event on October 15.
The games were organised by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, J&K, under the aegis of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI).
