Srinagar, Aug. 4 -- Since the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed steady growth in sports infrastructure, participation and opportunities for young athletes.

Across the Union Territory, improved access to training facilities, coaching programmes and competitive platforms has encouraged many youngsters, particularly girls, to pursue sports as both a passion and a potential career.

Among the disciplines witnessing growing popularity is Taekwondo, with academies across Kashmir attracting an increasing number of students seeking self-defence training as well as competitive success.

At Srinagar's Al-Jawad Sports Academy, several young girls are undergoing professional Taekwondo training with the aim of ...