Leh/Jammu, Sep 21 (PTI) The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) finished overall runner-up behind Jammu and Kashmir Police at the 10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup, winning 26 medals, including 12 gold, eight silver and six bronze, officials said on Tuesday.
The Pencak Silat Federation Cup is a national-level martial arts championship organised by the Indian Pencak Silat Federation (IPSF). The three-day championship was held from September 19-21 at the NDS indoor stadium in Leh, in which over 830 athletes from more than 26 states and Union territories, besides teams from the CISF, SSB, ITBP and select central and state police forces, took part, a CISF release said.
In the men’s category, CISF won six gold, five silver and one bronze, while its women athletes bagged six gold, three silver and five bronze.
J&K Police clinched the overall title, followed by the CISF as runner-up and Odisha as the second runner-up.
The closing ceremony was attended by Sonam Tsering, president of the Ladakh Pencak Silat Association, and Irfan Aziz, CEO, Indian Pencak Silat Federation, as chief guests.
The CISF contingent was coached by Nand Lal Jaysawal.
Earlier this year, CISF athlete Nidhi won a silver at the 10th Asian Pencak Silat Championship in Vietnam.
(PTI News)
