Baramulla, Mar 25: The District Baramulla Carrom Championship 2025–26 concluded on a high note with a grand closing ceremony at the Indoor Sports Stadium, Khawaja Bagh. Organized by the District Baramulla Carrom Association under the auspices of the J&K Carrom Association and in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council, the two-day event witnessed enthusiastic participation from around 140 players representing schools and colleges across the district.

Mr. Adil Rashid Shah, President of the J&K Carrom Association, welcomed the esteemed guests and appreciated the talent and sportsmanship displayed by all participants. He emphasized the role of sports in fostering discipline, character, and unity among youth. Mr. Shah congratulated the winners and highlighted that top performers will represent District Baramulla at the upcoming 5th J&K UT Level Carrom Championship 2025–26 at SKICC Srinagar from 29th to 31st March.
Special recognition was given to the District Baramulla Carrom Association, accompanying teachers, and officials, including Mr. Showkat Ahmad, Incharge Sports Stadium Khawaja Bagh, and Ms. Zubaida Ahad, Organizing Secretary, for their dedication in making the event a success.
Among the dignitaries present were Mr. Peer Irshad Ahmad (Cricket Coach, J&K Sports Council Baramulla), Mr. Dawar Rashid (Assistant Secretary, J&K Carrom Association), and other members of the Sports Council.
Championship Results:
Cadet Girls:
1st – Khatija Binti Rafi (St. Joseph School)
2nd – Alima (St. Joseph School)
3rd – Arbeena Riyaz (DPS Baramulla)
Cadet Boys:
1st – Hashim Manzoor (Unique Educational Institute)
2nd – Syed Ashraf (St. Joseph School)
3rd – Mohammad Abdullah (MZET Hall School)
Sub-Junior Girls:
1st – Iniya Javeed (Faizan Public School)
2nd – Aqsa Muzaffar (DPS Baramulla)
3rd – Amina Sajad (DPS Baramulla)
Sub-Junior Boys:
1st – Numair (Unique Educational Institute)
2nd – Mohammad Faheem (St. Joseph School)
3rd – Shahid Mushtaq (Unique Educational Institute)
Junior Girls:
1st – Sehajveer Kour (St. Joseph School)
2nd – Safa Khursheed (St. Joseph School)
3rd – Hibba Khalid (DPS Baramulla)
Junior Boys:
1st – Faizan Firdous
2nd – Shamik Nazir (Higher Secondary School Dobgar)
3rd – Aman Jeelani (Baramulla)
Senior Women:
1st – Toiba Shakeel (Faizan Public School)
2nd – Manpreet Kour (St. Joseph School)
3rd – Gagan Jot Kour
Senior Men:
1st – Saqib Majeed (Government Degree College)
2nd – Muzamil Majeed (Unique Educational Institute)
3rd – Abaan Javid
The championship highlighted the district’s commitment to promoting sports and nurturing youth talent, with participants demonstrating skill, perseverance, and sportsmanship throughout the competition.