23/04/2026
J&K MMA TEAM CREATES HISTORY AT NATIONALS WINS 11 MEDALS, 3 ATHLETES SELECTED FOR ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Jammu & Kashmir Mixed Martial Arts team delivered a sensational performance at the 2nd Mixed Martial Arts National Championship, held at KD Singh Babu Stadium from 16th to 19th April 2026, securing an impressive haul of 3 Gold, 4 Silver, and 4 Bronze medals.
The championship was organised by the MMA Sports Federation of Uttar Pradesh under the guidance of the Mixed Martial Arts Sports Federation of India, which is affiliated with the Asian Mixed Martial Arts Association and the Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts.
The prestigious event also served as the official selection trials for Asian Games Japan 2026 and the Asian Indoor Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2026, making the J&K contingentโs success even more significant.
In a major boost for the region, three athletes from Jammu & Kashmir have been selected for the upcoming Asian MMA Championship and Youth MMA Championship 2026, both ranking events for the Asian Games and AIMAG 2026.
This achievement marks the new era of transparent MMA in the region, providing a recognised and credible platform for athletes under the leadership of Mr Fazan.
MEDAL WINNERS โ JAMMU & KASHMIR
SENIOR / ADULT CATEGORY
* Umer Nazir Dar โ Gold ๐ฅ
* Shaheen Shafi โ Gold๐ฅ
UNDER-18 CATEGORY
* Faisal Mushtaq โ Gold ๐ฅ
* Anzar Muhammad โ Silver ๐ฅ
* Nazakat Satar Khan โ Silver ๐ฅ
* Bilal Habib โ Bronze ๐ฅ
* Mir Zulkarnain โ Bronze ๐ฅ
UNDER-16 CATEGORY
* Arif Riyaz โ Silver ๐ฅ
* Afnan Sheeraz โ Silver ๐ฅ
* Ashaq Hussain Bhat โ Bronze ๐ฅ
* Kifayat Ashiq โ Bronze ๐ฅ
The President, General Secretary, and other prominent members of the Mixed Martial Arts Sports Association of Jammu & Kashmir congratulated the team for the historic achievement and assured continued support for athlete welfare, transparency, and future development. They reiterated that this remains the only recognised platform for MMA athletes in Jammu & Kashmir.
The outstanding result reflects the rapid rise of MMA in Jammu & Kashmir and signals a bright future for the Union Territory on the national and international stage.