J&K wins Overall Trophy in Wushu, Taekwondo at 70th National School Games
Synopsis
Jammu & Kashmir swept both the Wushu and Taekwondo Overall Team Trophies at the 70th National School Games — an event the J&K government itself hosted and CM Omar Abdullah inaugurated. The 22-medal haul across 1,300-plus athletes from 23 states signals a deliberate, host-advantage strategy that is beginning to pay off on the scoreboard.
Key Takeaways
J&K won the Overall Team Trophy in both Wushu and Taekwondo at the 70th National School Games .
The combined medal tally stood at 22 medals — 14 in Taekwondo ( 4 gold, 3 silver, 7 bronze ) and 8 in Wushu ( 1 gold, 2 silver, 5 bronze ).
The games were held at the Government College of Physical Education, Ganderbal , drawing 1,300+ athletes from 23 states and UTs .
CM Omar Abdullah inaugurated the games on 15 October and congratulated the teams on 28 October .
The event was organised by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, J&K , under SGFI aegis.
Jammu & Kashmir's young martial arts contingent clinched the Overall Team Trophy in both Wushu and Taekwondo at the 70th National School Games, held at the Government College of Physical Education, Ganderbal. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, extended his congratulations to the teams, calling their performance a reflection of the Union Territory's rising sporting stature.
Medal Haul Across Two Disciplines
Jammu & Kashmir athletes delivered a combined tally of 22 medals across the two combat sports. In Taekwondo, contested from 22 to 26 October, the team captured 14 medals — comprising 4 gold, 3 silver, and 7 bronze. In Wushu, held from 15 to 19 October, the contingent added 8 medals, including 1 gold, 2 silver, and 5 bronze.
Scale of the National School Games
The 70th National School Games brought together more than 1,300 young athletes from 23 states and Union Territories, making it one of the country's largest school-level multi-sport competitions. The event was organised by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, J&K, under the aegis of the School Games Federation of India (SGFI). Chief Minister Abdullah had himself inaugurated the games on 15 October.
What the Government Said
Congratulating the young champions, Omar Abdullah said their achievements 'reflected Jammu and Kashmir's growing sporting potential and the dedication and hard work of its young athletes.' He reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening sports infrastructure and promoting excellence across the region. This comes amid a broader push by the J&K administration to position the UT as a competitive force in national school sports.
About the Sports
Wushu encompasses two main disciplines: Taolu (Forms), a judged, non-contact performance event featuring choreographed sequences and traditional weapons such as swords and spears; and Sanda (Free Sparring), a full-contact combat format that allows punches, kicks, and wrestling throws on a raised platform called a leitai. Taekwondo, a Korean martial art and Olympic combat sport, is distinguished by its emphasis on dynamic, high-speed kicking techniques.
What Comes Next
With J&K securing top honours in two disciplines at a national school event featuring over a thousand athletes from across India, attention will now shift to how the administration channels this momentum into longer-term infrastructure investment and talent pipelines for competitive sport.
Point of View
However, is whether this haul translates into sustained investment in coaches, training academies, and competitive exposure rather than a one-cycle home-advantage story. Notably, J&K's sporting ambitions are also being driven by a broader political imperative to project normalcy and institutional capacity in the UT. Whether medal counts at school level convert into senior international representation will be the harder, longer test.
NationPress
28 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did J&K win at the 70th National School Games?
Jammu & Kashmir won the Overall Team Trophy in both Wushu and Taekwondo at the 70th National School Games held in Ganderbal. The J&K contingent finished with a combined haul of 22 medals across the two disciplines.
How many medals did J&K win in Taekwondo and Wushu?
In Taekwondo, J&K won 14 medals — 4 gold, 3 silver, and 7 bronze — during the competition held from 22 to 26 October. In Wushu, held from 15 to 19 October, the team secured 8 medals comprising 1 gold, 2 silver, and 5 bronze.
Where were the 70th National School Games held?
The 70th National School Games were hosted at the Government College of Physical Education in Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir. The event drew over 1,300 athletes from 23 states and Union Territories.
What is the School Games Federation of India (SGFI)?
The School Games Federation of India (SGFI) is the apex body that organises national-level school sports competitions across various disciplines in India. The 70th National School Games were conducted by the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, J&K, under the SGFI's aegis.
What has the J&K government committed to after this result?
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening sports infrastructure and promoting sporting excellence across Jammu & Kashmir. He described the medal haul as evidence of the UT's growing sporting potential and the hard work of its young athletes.
