JAMMU, OCT 16: The Jammu and Kashmir Amateur Kabaddi Association has announced selection trials for the 52nd Junior National Kabaddi Championship for Boys, scheduled to be held at the Kabaddi Field, M.A. Stadium, Jammu, at 3:30 PM. The selected players will represent Jammu and Kashmir in the national championship scheduled to take place in Patna, Bihar, from October 18 to 20, 2026.
General Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir Amateur Kabaddi Association, Dr. Kuldeep Kumar Gupta, informed that eligible players from all affiliated district units of the Union Territory have been invited to participate in the selection trials. He urged the respective district units to ensure that their registered and eligible players report for the trials with the requisite documents.
As per the prescribed eligibility criteria, participants must be below 20 years of age as on November 1, 2026, and weigh less than 75 kg. Candidates will be required to produce an authorization letter from their concerned District Secretary or President, two passport-size photographs, two photocopies of their Aadhaar card, a domicile certificate, a medical fitness certificate issued by the concerned Chief Medical Officer, and a valid Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) registration card.
Dr. Gupta clarified that players who are not registered with the AKFI will not be eligible to participate in the selection trials. He emphasized the importance of fulfilling all eligibility requirements and submitting the necessary documents to ensure a smooth selection process.
The association has also outlined the coaching arrangements for the team, with Mohd. Amin appointed as Kabaddi Coach and Manmeet Singh as Fitness and Trainer Coach. The coaching camp will be conducted to prepare the selected players for the national-level competition.
The selection process is aimed at identifying talented young kabaddi players from Jammu and Kashmir who can represent the Union Territory at the prestigious national championship in Patna.
