Srinagar, May 17 -- A National Referee and Jury Course organised by the Indian Pencak Silat Federation commenced on Saturday at the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex with participation from sports officials, coaches and martial arts enthusiasts from across the country.
The four-day programme, being held from May 16 to May 19, is supported by the Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council and aims to strengthen technical standards and officiating excellence in the sport of Pencak Silat.
Secretary Sports Council Nuzhat Gul attended the opening ceremony as chief guest, while internationally renowned educator Titih Hayati was the guest of honour.
More than 200 coaches, referees and technical officials from different states and union territories are...