Tashkent, May 10: : In a historic achievement for Jammu & Kashmir and Indian boxing, sub-junior boxing sensation Mohd Yasser has defeated his Iranian opponent to storm into the finals of the Under-15 Asian Championship being held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

With this remarkable victory, Mohd Yasser has become the first boxer from Jammu & Kashmir to reach the final of a continental championship and compete for the coveted Gold medal at the Asian level. His outstanding performance has brought immense pride to the region and the nation.Yasser’s success reflects years of hard work, discipline, and dedicated training under the guidance of his lifelong mentor and coach, Mr. Ishtyaq Malik, Head Coach at the Khelo India Center, Rajouri. Their relentless commitment and passion for the sport have placed Rajouri prominently on the international boxing map.
The achievement is being celebrated across Jammu & Kashmir as a milestone moment for sports in the region, inspiring countless young athletes to pursue excellence and dream big on the global stage.The sporting fraternity, well-wishers, and citizens have extended heartfelt congratulations to Mohd Yasser and Coach Ishtyaq Malik for this extraordinary accomplishment and wished them success in the championship final.