13-yr-old Yasser’s win in Uzbekistan Boxing Championship sharpens spotlight on J&K’s Khelo India Centres
Mohammad Yasser, a 13-year-old boxer from Jammu and Kashmir, won a gold medal at the Asia U-15 Boxing Championship in Uzbekistan. His victory has highlighted the role of Khelo India Centres in promoting sports in the region. The J&K government is committed to enhancing the sports ecosystem, providing better opportunities and infrastructure for young athletes.
- ▪Yasser defeated competitors from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Iran before winning against Uzbekistan in the final.
- ▪Over 100 Khelo India Centres have been established in Jammu and Kashmir, the highest in the country since 2021.
- ▪These centres provide free training, coaching, and modern sports equipment to nearly 3,300 youngsters daily.
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Jammu and Kashmir’s young boxer Mohammad Yasser, who won a gold medal at the Asia U-15 Boxing Championship in Uzbekistan on May 16, has put a tight spotlight on the Khelo India Centres in the Union Territory (UT).Yaseer, 13, was a trainee at the Khelo India Centre in Rajouri. This month, Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Minister Omar Abdullah showered praise on the young boy after he defeated boxers from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Iran before overcoming host nation Uzbekistan by 4-1 in the final to clinch the gold medal in the 58-kg category. Mr. Abdullah said his success on the international stage reflected the immense sporting talent emerging from the region.Over 100 Khelo India Centres set up across J&K are emerging as a game-changer in the UT.
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