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Jammu & Kashmir Team Secures Two Bronze Medals at National Dragon Boat Championship
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 09:46 PM
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The Khyber Cement‑backed Jammu & Kashmir crew clinched two bronze medals at the National Dragon Boat Championship, marking a notable achievement for the region.
The Jammu & Kashmir dragon boat squad, sponsored by Khyber Cement, emerged with two bronze medals at the latest National Dragon Boat Championship. The team competed against entries from across the country and secured podium finishes in two separate events, underscoring the growing popularity of the sport in the northern region.
Organisers of the championship highlighted the competitive standards and noted that the Jammu & Kashmir crew displayed strong coordination and endurance throughout the races. The medals add to the state's recent sporting accolades and are expected to boost interest in water‑sport disciplines among local youth.
Khyber Cement, a major industrial player in the region, has been supporting the team as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, aiming to promote sports development and community engagement. The bronze medals are being hailed as a testament to the athletes' dedication and the effectiveness of the partnership.
Organisers of the championship highlighted the competitive standards and noted that the Jammu & Kashmir crew displayed strong coordination and endurance throughout the races. The medals add to the state's recent sporting accolades and are expected to boost interest in water‑sport disciplines among local youth.
Khyber Cement, a major industrial player in the region, has been supporting the team as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, aiming to promote sports development and community engagement. The bronze medals are being hailed as a testament to the athletes' dedication and the effectiveness of the partnership.