Archive · 23 Jan 2026
North Zone Women's Kickboxing Tournament Begins in Jammu
A big kickboxing tournament for women started in Jammu.
Over 600 athletes from different states in the north of India are taking part.
The deputy chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir started the event.
He said it's important for women to play sports and that the government is helping to make sports better in the area.
The tournament is one of the biggest for women's kickboxing in the north.
The deputy chief minister also welcomed everyone and talked about how beautiful and peaceful Jammu and Kashmir is.
The ASMITA Khelo India Women’s League – North Zone kickboxing tournament began in Jammu on January 23, 2024.
Over 600 women athletes and 100 officials from nine states and union territories are participating.
Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary inaugurated the event at the University of Jammu.
The tournament is organized by the Kickboxing Association of Jammu & Kashmir (KAJK) under the aegis of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Khelo India.
Choudhary emphasized the event's significance in promoting sports and empowering women in the region.
- Who
- 600 athletes and 100 officials from 9 states and union territories
- What
- North Zone women's kickboxing tournament
- When
- January 23, 2024
- Where
- University of Jammu
- Why
- To promote sports and empower women in the region
- Event
- ASMITA Khelo India Women’s League – North Zone kickboxing tournament
- Location
- University of Jammu
- Participants
- 600 athletes, 100 officials from 9 states/UTs
- Organizers
- Kickboxing Association of Jammu & Kashmir (KAJK), Sports Authority of India (SAI), Khelo India
- Inaugurator
- Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary
- Date
- January 23, 2024