Ganderbal, Oct 23: The 70th National School Games (NSG) Taekwondo Championship 2026 continued with great enthusiasm and sporting spirit on its second day at the Government College of Physical Education, Ganderbal, witnessing a total of 209 fights involving 199 players across different boys’ and girls’ weight categories.
The second day, as per a statement, featured intense competition in several weight categories. In the boys’ section, 30 fights were held in the -35 kg category and 35 fights in the -51 kg category. In the girls’ section, 30 fights took place in the -35 kg category, 36 in the -46 kg category, 32 in the -59 kg category, and 30 in the -68 kg category.
The highlight of the day was the remarkable performance of Jammu and Kashmir’s Aekita Kapoor, who clinched the gold medal in the girls’ -68 kg category by defeating Chandigarh’s Genesis James in the final bout. Her victory brought another gold medal to Jammu and Kashmir, further strengthening the Union Territory’s medal tally.
In another notable achievement for Jammu and Kashmir, Mantha Mohiuddin secured a silver medal in the -44 kg category, adding to the host UT’s medal count.
In the boys’ -51 kg category, Gujarat’s Manesh Bhai emerged victorious, defeating Jharkhand’s Sangram Raj in the final to claim the gold medal, while Sangram Raj secured the silver medal.
The 70th National School Games Taekwondo Championship is being hosted by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, Jammu & Kashmir, under the aegis of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI). The championship continues to provide young athletes from across the country with a platform to showcase their talent, determination and sportsmanship at the national level.
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