KHELO INDIA BEACH GAMES 2026: CM Omar Abdullah congratulates J&K athletes on Pencak Silat success

Srinagar, Jan 11: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday congratulated the Jammu and Kashmir contingent for their outstanding performance at the Khelo India Beach Games–2026, where they clinched two gold, two silver and one bronze medal in Pencak Silat and emerged as the Overall Men’s Champions.

In a post shared on X, the Office of the Chief Minister said the achievements reflect the dedication, discipline and hard work of the athletes and are a testament to the growing strength of sports culture in Jammu and Kashmir. “ Chief Minister hailed the J&K contingent for winning 2 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medal and emerging Overall Men’s Champions in Pencak Silat at the Khelo India Beach Games-2026. He said these achievements reflect dedication of athletes and a testament to the growing strength of sports in Jammu & Kashmir”, the office of the Chief Minister of J&K tweeted.

The contingent, supported and sponsored by the J&K Sports Council, showcased exceptional skill, resilience and competitive spirit while competing against the best athletes from across the country.