Poonch, July 3 -- Khalida Jabeen said winning a silver medal at the 1st PTF India Open International Taekwondo Championship 2026 is a proud moment, adding that she hopes to bring more glory to her district Poonch, state, and the country.

She reflected on her journey from winning district and state titles in 2019 to competing against international athletes, saying her success proves that talent from border regions can excel on the global stage.

Speaking to ANI, she said, "I feel incredibly proud to be progressing from such a region; I remain motivated to move forward and bring glory to my district, Jammu & Kashmir, and India. To share a bit about my journey: I had been training for six months in 2019 when I went on to win the District an...