Srinagar, July 28 -- Pulwama's Shariya Manzoor has been selected for the inaugural Asian Kabaddi League (Women - Chapter 1), becoming the first woman kabaddi player from Jammu and Kashmir to earn a place in the competition.

The J&K Amateur Kabaddi Association congratulated Shariya on her selection, describing it as a significant milestone for the Union Territory's kabaddi fraternity.

Association General Secretary Dr Kuldeep Kumar Gupta attributed the achievement to Shariya's dedication and training and also congratulated her coach, Arshid Rather, for mentoring the player.

Gupta also welcomed the J&K Sports Council's efforts to strengthen grassroots sports through Khelo India Centres and Prime Minister's Development Package (PMDP) Centr...