Commissioner Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, today felicitated young boxing sensation 14 year old Mohammad Yaseer of Rajouri for his historic gold medal at the Under-15 Asian Boxing Championship held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Mohammad Yaseer, a 14-year-old boxing prodigy from Rajouri, scripted history by winning the gold medal in the 58-kg category after defeating the host nation Uzbekistan in the final bout. Representing India at the prestigious championship, the young boxer displayed exceptional courage, resilience and determination to bring laurels to the country and Jammu & Kashmir.

During the felicitation ceremony, the Commissioner Secretary along with Secretary J&K Sports Council Nuzhat Gul and other officials from the department congratulated Yaseer for his remarkable achievement and termed his success a proud moment for Jammu & Kashmir and the entire nation.

“Yaseer’s journey is truly inspiring. Despite hardships, he has shown extraordinary dedication and commitment towards the sport. His achievement at the Asian level is a testament to his hard work and the immense sporting talent present in Jammu & Kashmir,” Shahid Choudhary said. He further said that the achievement would motivate the aspiring athletes across the Union Territory to pursue sports with passion and determination.

Dr. Shahid Iqbal reiterated the government’s commitment towards strengthening the sports ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir and providing better opportunities, infrastructure and exposure to young athletes so they can excel at national and international platforms.

The felicitation ceremony also acknowledged the contribution of Yaseer’s coaches, family members and support staff in shaping his successful journey.