J&K Dragon Boat Team Wins Two Bronze Medals at National Championship, Khyber Cement Felicitates Paddlers
Srinagar, Oct 28, KNT: Jammu and Kashmir’s dragon boat team won two bronze medals in the Open Women’s and Mixed categories at the 13th National Dragon Boat Championship 2026, held at Bhalswa Lake in New Delhi from October 18 to 20.
The championship featured more than 700 athletes representing 25 states. The Jammu and Kashmir Dragon Boat Association felicitated the medal-winning team at a function attended by representatives of the association, J&K Police and Khyber Cement, which sponsored the team.
Sheikh Junaid Mehmood, IPS, Inspector General of Police and Chief Executive Officer of the J&K Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, attended as chief guest, while Wasim Ahmed Khan, Chief Sales and Customer Relations at Khyber Cement, was the guest of honour.
Mehmood commended the association for promoting local sporting talent and providing athletes opportunities to compete at national and international levels. He also encouraged young girls to pursue sports and inspire others through their achievements.
Umar Tramboo, Director—Corporate and Strategy at Khyber Cement, said the medals reflected the potential of young people in Jammu and Kashmir when provided with opportunities and support. He said the company aimed to contribute towards building a lasting culture of sporting excellence.
Khan congratulated the athletes and acknowledged their dedication, adding that the company would explore ways to strengthen the team’s training resources and support its future performance.
Association President M. Syed Punoo, IPS (Retd.), and Senior Vice President Er. Aamir Ali also congratulated the medal winners, coach Farooq Ahmed Bhat and team officials. They expressed gratitude to Khyber Cement and J&K Police for their continued support.
The achievement highlights the growing presence of dragon boat sport in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in the women’s category. [KNT]
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