Srinagar, May 23,2026-: The recent success of young boxer Mohammad Yasser, who clinched a gold medal at the Asia U-15 Boxing Championship in Uzbekistan, has once again highlighted the growing impact of Khelo India Centres in Jammu and Kashmir.
Over the past few years, Khelo India Centres established across the Union Territory have emerged as important platforms for identifying, training, and nurturing young sporting talent, especially from rural and far-flung areas. These centres are providing aspiring athletes with professional coaching, access to sports equipment, and opportunities to compete at higher levels.
Officials associated with the sports sector believe that the increasing number of national and international achievements by athletes from Jammu and Kashmir reflects the positive transformation taking place in the region’s sporting ecosystem. From boxing and football to athletics, martial arts, and winter sports, young athletes are steadily making their mark across different disciplines.
The Khelo India initiative has also encouraged greater participation of youth in sports, helping many students pursue professional training while staying engaged in positive and healthy activities. Coaches say the centres are playing a vital role in channelising the energy of the younger generation towards discipline, fitness, and competitive excellence.
In districts across Kashmir and Jammu, several young players are now receiving structured training through Khelo India Centres, which are becoming hubs of grassroots sports development. The initiative is also helping in discovering hidden talent from remote villages and providing athletes with exposure at national-level competitions.
Sports experts believe that achievements like Mohammad Yasser’s Asian gold medal are inspiring a new generation of athletes in Jammu and Kashmir and reinforcing confidence that local talent can compete successfully on international platforms.
With improved infrastructure, government support, and rising enthusiasm among youth, Jammu and Kashmir is steadily emerging as a strong sporting destination, while Khelo India Centres continue to strengthen the foundation of sports culture in the Union Territory.
