Kashmir continues to shine on the global sports map with the incredible achievements of Afreen Hyder, a true inspiration for the youth of Jammu & Kashmir. She has created history and brought glory to the valley by excelling at the state, national, international, and world championships in Taekwondo.

Recent Achievement

Bronze medal Senior National Championship, Orissa (2025
National & International Laurels (2023–24):
GOLD Medal – Champion of Champions Series 2023-24
Best Athlete Award – Senior National Championship 2023-24
GOLD Medal – All India Inter University Championship 2023-24
GOLD Medal – Senior National Championship 2023-24
First-ever Medalist from J&K in National Games & National Championship history
SILVER Medal – National Games, Goa 2023
SILVER Medal – Senior National Championship 2023

International Achievements

Bronze Medal – G2 Israel Open Taekwondo Championship (2022)
Participation – Riyadh G-4 Women Open World Championships (2021)
Participation – G-1 Fajr Open & G-1 Asian Open, Tehran (Iran)
Medal Winner – G-1 International Taekwondo Championship, Hyderabad (19 countries participated)
Bronze Medal – 1st Women International Taekwondo Championship, Nepal

Earlier Feats & Recognition

Awarded by District Administration (2017)
GOLD Medal – 2nd Taekwondo Association Cup 2017
GOLD Medal – 10th Open National Championship 2017 (Jammu & Kashmir)
With these remarkable achievements, Afreen has become the only Taekwondo athlete from Kashmir to secure a place in World Rankings and All-India Ranking, proudly representing India on prestigious international platforms.
Her journey is not just about medals, but about breaking barriers, inspiring countless youngsters, and proving that determination and hard work can take you to the world stage.
Heartiest congratulations to Afreen Hyder, the shining star of Kashmir. May she continue to rise and bring more glory to our Nation