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Fiza Nazir bags gold medal at Asian MMA Championship

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JAMMU & KASHMIR:

Srinagar :

Fiza Nazir, the emerging martial arts sensation hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, has etched her name in the annals of sports history by clinching the gold medal in the senior women’s -56.7 kg weight category at the Asian MMA Championship 2023 (IMMMAF) held in Bahrain.

With unwavering focus, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of her dreams, Fiza Nazir has consistently demonstrated her mettle on grand stages. Currently training at one of Asia’s premier MMA schools, Fiza’s triumph in Bahrain has propelled her to new heights in the world of martial arts.

The gold medal at the Asian MMA Championship marks a pivotal moment in Fiza’s career, and she is now setting her sights on representing India in the upcoming World Championship later this year. Her success is a testament to her resilience, skill, and commitment to excellence.

Expressing her gratitude, Fiza acknowledges the crucial support of her sponsors, TCI Cements, along with the unwavering backing from her family and coaches. Their encouragement and support played a vital role in her journey to becoming a trailblazer for Indian women in the field of mixed martial arts.

source: http://www.greaterkashmir.com / Greater Kashmir / Home> Latest News / by GK News Service / December 26th, 2023

Moscow Wushu Stars Championship: Gold medalist Sadia Tariq receives a warm welcome in Srinagar

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Moscow Wushu Stars Championship: Gold medalist Sadia Tariq receives warm welcome in Srinagar

Srinagar : (ANI):

Sadia Tariq who won a gold Medal in the Moscow Wushu Stars Championship received a warm welcome from family and friends who reached Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar on Saturday.

Speaking to ANI, Tariq shared her happiness and thanked her family and coach for supporting her.

“My eyes were in tears when I won the gold medal. If this happened today it is only because of my coach and family. I want to thank my coach who was there supporting me all the time,” she said.

Maimoona Tariq, mother of Sadia said her daughter was passionate about this since she was in the third standard, today she made all of us proud.

“I am proud of my daughter, she made us proud. She was always engaged in this game since the third standard. I want other children to participate in the game also and made their parents proud,” she added.

Masood Rather, Joint Secretary of Srinagar Wushu Association said “we all are very proud of Sadia. She performed very well in Wushu Stars Championship. Sadia already won two gold in national, it is her third gold medal.”

“As far as talking about Wushu, it is very popular in Jammu and Kashmir,” he further added.

Earlier in the last week of February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sadia Tariq on winning a gold medal in the Moscow Wushu Stars Championship, which is being held from February 22 to 28.

Sadia won the gold medal in Wushu Championship in Moscow by defeating a local player. Moscow Wushu Stars Championship is the approved event in the Annual Calendar Training and Competition of the Sports Authority of India. (ANI)

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source: http://www.theprint.in / The Print / Home> India / by ANI / March 06th, 2022