SRINAGAR, May 14 -- The 11th District Srinagar Pencak Silat Championship 2026-27 was formally inaugurated on Wednesday at the historic Polo Ground Srinagar amid enthusiastic participation from athletes, coaches and sports lovers.

The championship is being organised by the District Srinagar Pencak Silat Association under the aegis of the Pencak Silat Association of J&K and the J&K Sports Council.

The event commenced with colourful demonstrations by national-level Pencak Silat athletes, which received huge applause from the audience.

Officials said more than 450 athletes from various schools, clubs and academies across Srinagar district are participating in the championship in sub-junior, junior and senior categories for both boys and girl...