Three-Day Gen Bipin Rawat Memorial Fencing Championship 2026 Concludes in Kupwara
Kabir Geelani
Kupwara, November 15, 2026: The three-day Gen Bipin Rawat Memorial Fencing Championship 2026 concluded successfully in Kupwara on Sunday, witnessing enthusiastic participation from young fencers across Jammu and Kashmir.
The championship was jointly organised by the Indian Army and the Jammu & Kashmir Fencing Association from November 13 to 15, aiming to promote sporting excellence, discipline and youth engagement in the region.
A total of 280 athletes registered for the championship, of whom 174 fencers, including 138 boys and 36 girls, participated in the competitions. The events were conducted in two age categories, Under-14 and Under-17, across all three fencing disciplines — Epee, Sabre and Foil.
At the conclusion of the championship, Poonch District emerged as the overall winner in the Boys’ category, followed by Samba in second place and Kupwara in third.
In the Girls’ category, Kupwara secured the first position, while Bandipora finished second and Budgam claimed the third position.
The championship was organised in memory of India’s first Chief of Defence Staff, late General Bipin Rawat, as a tribute to his legacy and commitment to national service. The initiative also aimed to encourage young talent and strengthen the sporting culture across Jammu and Kashmir.
The joint initiative of the Indian Army and the Jammu & Kashmir Fencing Association was appreciated by participating athletes, coaches and local residents.
The championship concluded with a felicitation ceremony during which trophies and medals were presented to the winning districts and outstanding performers.
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