SRINAGAR, May 11 -- Momin Javaid cannot hide his emotions when he recalls the days of his struggle. No experience, no skill, no mentor, yet the dreams were taller than mountains. Fast-forward to 2026, Momin has become 'Oxey', the cult volleyball player who recently returned home after proving his mettle in the national championship.

However, the journey from Momin to Oxey was not easy for this 24-year-old student from Anantnag. The lanky lad worked hard, overcame challenges, and honed skills to become one of the famous volleyball players in Jammu and Kashmir.

"Just a few days ago, we had a tournament here. Over 4000 people cheered for us. Oxey, Oxey was on everyone's lips. Today, when I sit back, I realize the hard work has paid off," M...