Srinagar, May 16, 2026 : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday congratulated young boxer Mohammad Yasser from Rajouri for scripting history by winning a gold medal at the Under-15 Asian Boxing Championship held in Tashkent.
In his congratulatory message, the Chief Minister said the young athlete’s remarkable achievement has brought immense pride and honour to Jammu and Kashmir as well as the entire nation.
Omar Abdullah praised Yasser’s dedication, discipline, and hard work, stating that his success on the international stage reflects the immense sporting talent emerging from the region.
The Chief Minister also extended his best wishes to the young boxer for future competitions and expressed hope that the achievement would inspire aspiring sportspersons across Jammu and Kashmir to pursue excellence in sports with determination and perseverance.
Reiterating the government’s commitment towards sports development, Omar Abdullah said the administration remains focused on strengthening sports infrastructure and providing opportunities to talented youth to excel at national and international platforms.
Fourteen-year-old Mohammad Yasser created history by becoming the first boxer from Jammu and Kashmir to win a gold medal at the Under-15 Asian Boxing Championship.
A trainee at the Khelo India Centre in Rajouri, Yasser delivered an outstanding performance throughout the tournament. He defeated boxers from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Iran before defeating the host nation Uzbekistan by a 4-1 margin in the final to clinch the gold medal in the 58-kg category.
The achievement is being hailed as a landmark moment for boxing in Jammu and Kashmir and a major inspiration for young athletes from the region.
