Srinagar: A little girl from Bandipora has become world champion in Kick Boxing and has created history in winning a gold medal in the game under the age of eight (8).
Tajamul Islam, a class two student, is in Italy where she participated in World Kick Boxing Championship which witnessed participation of ninety countries.
Coach of Tajamul Islam (8), Master Fasil Ali, who is an international kick boxing player himself, said that Tajamul participated in the world event with support from Kick Boxing Federation of India.
“It was five-day world championship in Italy,” he said.
In five days, Fasil informed, Tajamul won six games.
On Wednesday, he said, “Tajamul won gold medal defeating her rival from United States.”
Fasil said that it was for the first time that a player from sub-junior category won a gold medal in the game. “She created the history by becoming first such player,” he said. “She is just an eight year old player.”
Earlier, Tajamal created a wave of admiration and awe across valley with her nomination. Before participating at the global platform, the Bandipora girl had many feats under her belt.