J&K team creates history, wins 11 medals at 2nd MMA SFI National MMA Championship
Srinagar, Apr 24: The Jammu & Kashmir Mixed Martial Arts team delivered a sensational performance at the 2nd MMA SFI National MMA 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 championship was a Road to Asian Games Japan 2026 and the Asian Indoor Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2026.
It also served as the selection event for the upcoming Asian MMA Championship and Youth MMA Championship 2026, which are ranking series events for Asian Games Japan 2026 and AIMAG Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2026.
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.
This achievement marks the new era of transparent MMA in the region, providing a recognised and credible platform for athletes under the leadership of Fazan.
MEDAL WINNERS – JAMMU & KASHMIR
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* Umer Nazir Dar – Gold
* Shaheen Shafi – Gold
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* Faisal Mushtaq – Gold
* Anzar Muhammad – Silver
* Nazakat Satar Khan – Silver
* Bilal Habib – Bronze
* Mir Zulkarnain – Bronze
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* Arif Riyaz – Silver
* Afnan Sheeraz – Silver
* Ashaq Hussain Bhat – Bronze
* Kifayat Ashiq – Bronze
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.
