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Sqay is a South Asian martial art from Kashmir which involves fighting with a sword and shield.

History[edit]

Nazir Ahmad Mir, a sqay grandmaster, played a significant role in reviving the martial art's popularity; he began promoting sqay from the 1980s onwards in Kashmir, and did international demonstrations in various countries. He eventually started an organisation which helped promote sqay globally.[1][2]

In 2023, the Indian Army's Chinar Corps organized a Sqay session for girls in the Shopian district of Kashmir.[3] Sqay is one of 43 sports to be included in the 2023 National Games of India.[4][5][6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Nazir Ahmad Mir: Athlete who introduced Kashmir's Sqay martial arts to world". risingkashmir.com. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  • ^ "SQAY Federation Congratulates Grandmaster". Brighter Kashmir. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  • ^ Sharma, Ateet (2023-05-19). "Indian Army empowers Kashmiri girls to break barriers, embrace strength". Indianarrative. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  • ^ "National Games: Record 43 disciplines get nod, beach football to debut, lagori is demo sport". The Times of India. 2023-05-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  • ^ KHAN, ABID (2023-05-15). "37TH NATIONAL GAMES | 'Inclusion of Pencak Silat, Sqay disciplines will benefit J&K athletes'". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
  • ^ Desk, K. R. (2023-09-03). "J&K Sqay Association conducts selection trials for 37th National Games". Kashmir Reader. Retrieved 2023-09-29.

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sqay&oldid=1181741667"

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