Srinagar, Oct 26: Muhammad Yaseen Mir of Beerwah in Budgam has brought pride to Kashmir by emerging as the top participant from Jammu and Kashmir at the Kashmir Half Marathon 2026. Competing in a field that included runners from across the region, Yaseen delivered a strong performance and finished as the best-placed athlete from J&K, drawing appreciation from sports lovers and local residents alike.

His achievement, however, is only part of the story. The young runner from Budgam is using the platform to speak directly to Kashmir’s youth, urging them to build their lives around discipline, devotion and healthy living. His message “Offer Namaz, Stay Fit, Say No to Drugs” has resonated widely as a simple but powerful appeal for a healthier and more focused generation.
Yaseen believes that faith and fitness can go hand in hand, and that sport offers young people a positive path away from harmful influences. His own participation in the marathon, and his standing as the leading runner from J&K, stands as a practical example of the message he is sharing.
For the people of Beerwah and Budgam, his success is a moment of local pride. For Kashmir’s youth, it is an invitation to stay active, stay committed and choose a life of purpose.
His performance at the Kashmir Half Marathon 2026 has earned him recognition, but it is his call to the youth-to pray, to stay fit and to reject drugs -that may leave a lasting impact.