PAHALGAM: The **13th International SQAY Masters Cup**,  concluded successfully at Pahalgam Club, Kashmir, after six days of exciting competition from **5th to 10th June 2026**. The grand closing ceremony was graced by **Mr. Vikas Ahlawat, ADC Anantnag**, as the Chief Guest. Several distinguished personalities attended as Guests of Honour, including Dr. Firdous Baba ,  Chief Kashmir Seva Sangh, Mr. Haris (IAS), Mr. Mahmood Ibraheem Ali, President of the SQAY Organization of Asia, along with senior officials of the Sqay Federation of India, including Mr. Basharat Rasool (President), Mr. Arshid Ahmad Bhat (Secretary General), and Mr. Shabir Wani (Olympian) & International Coach of Ski. 

Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Mr. Vikas Ahlawat congratulated and encouraged all participating athletes, officials, coaches and organizers for their dedication and contribution towards the successful conduct of the international championship. The championship witnessed the participation of over 200 athletes from five countries, making it one of the most significant international SQAY events hosted in the region. 

In the prestigious Champions of Champions category, Hamid Rashid (India) emerged as the winner in the Men's category, while Salman Sulaiman (Iraq) secured the runner-up position. In the Women's category, Harshita Kaushik (India) claimed the title, while Zainab Khaleel (Iraq) finished as runner-up. 

India also excelled in the Artistic SQAY events, securing two gold medals. Shahadat Ahmed won the gold medal in the Men's category, while Disha Pandith captured the gold medal in the Women's category. In AeroSQAY, Saniya Subash earned a gold medal for India with an outstanding performance. 

Based on the overall medal tally, India emerged as the Overall Champion, followed by Iraq in second place and Nepal in third place.The organizers expressed gratitude to all participating nations, officials and supporters for contributing to the success of the championship and reaffirmed their commitment to promoting SQAY at the international level.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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