Zakir Ahmad Dar's sporting journey began at the Khelo India Centre, Baramulla, where he started training in hockey approximately four years ago. Under the guidance of national-level coach Inayat Farooq, he developed his skills and gradually moved toward higher-level competitions.
A major milestone came in 2024, when Zakir attended his first national camp in Jammu. His performance and continued development subsequently helped him earn selection to the J&K team, through which he reached the national competitive stage in Uttar Pradesh.
Since then, Zakir has continued to build valuable experience, participating at the national level twice and attending five national camps. Alongside national exposure, he has also recorded gold-medal achievements at state and district levels and performed strongly in local and state tournaments.
His sporting abilities extend beyond hockey. Zakir has also competed in athletics, securing silver medals at both state and district levels, demonstrating his versatility as an athlete.
With his sights now set higher, Zakir is undergoing focused training with the ambition of earning an opportunity to represent India at the U-19 level. His journey from a Khelo India Centre in Baramulla toward the national stage represents the determination and potential of Kashmir's emerging sporting talent.
🎯 Current Goal
Training towards selection for the India U-19 hockey team. 🇮🇳🏑
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ZAKIR AHMAD DAR
Zakir Ahmad Dar is a promising young hockey and athletics athlete from Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir. Starting his hockey journey at the Khelo India Centre in Baramulla, Zakir has progressed from structured training to national-level competition, representing J&K and attending multiple national camps. His journey reflects consistent hard work, competitive experience and a determination to progress toward the highest levels of Indian hockey.
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