16/10/2025
District Samba Fencing Championship 2025-26 Kicks Off with Enthusiasm
DDC Chairman Inaugurates Event; Inspires Youth to Excel in Sports
Samba, October 16
The two-day District Samba Fencing Championship 2025-26 commenced today at the Indoor Hall of Rani Suchet Singh Stadium, Samba, amid great enthusiasm and sporting spirit.
The event is being organized by the Samba District Fencing Association under the aegis of the Jammu & Kashmir Fencing Association (JKFA), an affiliated unit of the Fencing Association of India.
The championship was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mr. Keshav Dutt Sharma, Chairman of the District Development Council (DDC) Samba. Also present were Mr. Dalvir Mehta, Manager, Sports Stadium Samba; Mr. Rahul Sharma, former fencing player; and members of the technical team — Vivek Sharma, Sahil Sharma, and Tarun Singh.
The competition aims to nurture local fencing talent and encourage youth participation in sports, providing a vital platform for emerging athletes from across the district to demonstrate their skills across various age categories.
In his inaugural address, Mr. Keshav Dutt Sharma lauded the efforts of the organizing committee and highlighted the role of sports in instilling discipline, teamwork, and a spirit of healthy competition among the youth. He urged the participants to give their best, play fairly, and bring laurels to the district.
The championship is expected to witness intense competition and remarkable performances, reflecting the growing passion for fencing in Samba distric