Sadath Khanday
Shopian: Mehreen Ashiq of Nowgam, Shopian, has brought another major sporting achievement to the district by securing a Gold Medal at the 10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup held in Leh, Ladakh.
With her impressive performance at the championship, Mehreen has also earned selection for the World Pencak Silat Championship, scheduled to be held in Uzbekistan in December 2026.
Mehreen has built an impressive medal-winning record over the past few years, representing Jammu and Kashmir at various national and regional competitions.
Her medal record includes:
11th Pencak Silat Nationals, Patna, Bihar — Bronze (2023)
8th Federation Cup, Leh, Ladakh — Gold (2023)
12th Pencak Silat Nationals, Srinagar — Silver (2024)
All India Pencak Silat Championship — Bronze (2024)
Khelo India North Zone, Agra — Gold (2025)
Khelo India Nationals, Navi Mumbai — Silver (2025)
13th Pencak Silat Nationals, Karnataka — Gold (2025)
14th Pencak Silat Nationals, Nashik, Maharashtra — Gold (2026)
10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup, Leh, Ladakh — Gold (2026)
Her consistent performances and growing list of medals have made her achievement a proud moment for District Shopian.
From Nowgam, Shopian, to the international stage, Mehreen’s selection for the World Championship marks another significant milestone in her sporting journey and brings further recognition to the district.
