Srinagar, Oct 2: Amina Zehra, a class 10 student of Green Valley Educational Institute, represented India at the 3rd Asian Junior Pencak Silat Championship 2025, held from September 25 to 30 at the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex in Srinagar.
The international event, as per a statement, was hosted in the city after four years and organised in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council, featuring young athletes from 11 countries.
The event brought together young athletes from 11 countries, including Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Kyrgyzstan, and India.
Expressing his joy on the occasion, Chairman GVEI Mohammad Yusuf Wani termed the move as a matter of pride. “Her participation is not just a personal triumph but also an achievement for GVEI and for the entire valley,” he said.
He said that the school remains committed to encouraging the students to excel in academics as well as sports.
“Amina’s success is a shining example of this vision,” he said.
He said the achievement further strengthens the school’s reputation for nurturing talent and providing its students opportunities to shine at the national and international level.
