DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir Junior Boys Floorball team finished runner-up, winning the silver medal at the 19th National Floorball Championship held at Rohini, Delhi.
The J&K side put up an impressive performance throughout the tournament, defeating Haryana in the semifinals before going down 2–3 to Tamil Nadu in a closely contested final.
Players credited their strong showing to improved training systems and better equipment support provided by the J&K Floorball Association. Special appreciation was extended to the Association’s Founder and General Secretary, Fazan Ul Fayaz, for promoting youth talent and providing players with opportunities to compete at the national level.
The team was trained under Coach Tauseef Ashraf, whose guidance was described as crucial in preparing the squad for high-level competition.
The players also acknowledged the role of institutional support, thanking the Indian Floorball Federation, the J&K Sports Council and Ms Nuzhat Gull for providing infrastructure and logistical support that enabled competitive preparation.
The J&K team comprised Muneeb Ashraf (Captain), Mohd Azan, Mohd Atif, Mohd Rayan, Bilal Habib, Rahil Huzaif, Kifayat Ashiq, Ashaq Hussain, Sameer Ul Shafi and Adil Shabir.
The silver medal marks a strong national showing for Jammu and Kashmir and reflects growing youth participation in floorball across the region.
