Women Lead J&K’s Growing Sports Ecosystem
Srinagar, Mar 14: The ASMITA Pencak Silat State League 2025 (J&K) commenced today at the Indoor Sports Complex, Polo Ground Srinagar, bringing together nearly 550 young women athletes from various districts of Jammu & Kashmir to compete and showcase their skills in the traditional martial art of Pencak Silat.
Organized under the aegis of the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council as part of the ASMITA League initiative of the Sports Authority of India under the Khelo India programme, the league reflects the rapidly growing participation of women in sports across Jammu and Kashmir.
Over the past few years, J&K has witnessed a significant rise in the number of women athletes taking up sports at grassroots as well as competitive levels. Girls from both urban and rural areas are increasingly participating in a wide range of disciplines and are contributing significantly to the overall medal tally of J&K in national competitions.
Notably, women athletes are increasingly at the forefront of physically demanding and competitive sports, including martial arts, athletics, cycling, and winter sports. Their determination and achievements are reshaping perceptions and demonstrating that women are leading the way in building a vibrant sporting culture across J&K.
