Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: The two-day 7th District Jammu Yogasana Sports Championship 2026 concluded on a high note today at the Yoga Hall, M.A. Stadium, Jammu. Organised by the District Jammu Yogasana Sports Association—affiliated with the J&K Yogasana Sports Association and Yogasana Bharat—and sponsored by the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council, the event brought together approximately 200 athletes from various schools, colleges, universities, and districts across the region.
The valedictory ceremony was graced by Chief Guests Mr. Bashir, District Sports Officer, and Mr. Sanjeev Pandey, alongside Guests of Honour Mr. Anil, Mrs. Rekha, and Mrs. Divya Gupta, with Dr. Sandeep Sharma attending as Special Guest. The championship was successfully administered under the leadership of District President Dr. Rohit Koul, Vice President Mr. Arun, General Secretary Zoha Barkat, and Treasurer Lalita Sharma, supported by technical official Rajat Sharma and an expert judging panel featuring Gorav Raina, Dr. Anil, Tofeeq, and Amandeep.
Spanning from August 21st to 22nd, the tournament served as an inspiring platform for athletes ranging from grassroots talent to veterans to demonstrate remarkable discipline, strength, flexibility, balance, and technical precision. Competitions covered Traditional Yogasana alongside Artistic Single, Artistic Pair, Rhythmic Pair, and Artistic Group events across Cadet, Sub-Junior, Junior, Senior, and Master categories (Senior-A, B, and C).
In the Traditional category, top honors were clinched by Ayansh Kumar (SD Tara School) and Kavya (Cambridge School) in Cadet, Divyesh Sharma (DPS) and Gurpreet Kour (FM Smart School) in Sub-Junior, and Mridul Pant (Jammu Sanskriti) and Sanvee Koul (Cambridge School) in the Junior division. The Senior division saw strong performances from University of Jammu athletes Sahil Singh and Nitika Sharma, who secured first-place finishes in the men's and women's events, respectively. Among the veteran categories, Nikhil Sharma and Priya (University of Jammu) led Senior-A, Anil Mehta and Anita Sharma of Rajouri topped Senior-B, while Vaneet Sharma (University of Jammu) and Shashi Prabha (Rajouri) claimed top spots in Senior-C. The artistic and rhythmic segments showcased vibrant displays from standout athletes including Shonaya, Parvi, Mriganka, Ishant, Akshara, Sanvee, Maanvika, Divyanshi, Zoha Fatima, and Nadiya.
Addressing the gathering, the organisers commended the dedication of the athletes, coaches, parents, and officials in elevating Yogasana as a competitive sport. The association expressed profound gratitude to the Jammu & Kashmir Sports Council and all participating institutions, concluding the championship with a medal ceremony felicitating the winners and recognizing the contributions of technical staff and volunteers.
