To channel youth energy in a positive direction and promote age-old communal harmony, a two-day International Dangal competition concluded in Bhaderwah with thrilling final bouts. The event was organised by the Administration in collaboration with the Youth Action Committee to pay rich tributes to the martyrs and to revive traditional sports culture. The grand wrestling event witnessed participation of top male and female wrestlers from across India and neighbouring Nepal. The competition was inaugurated by Rajya Sabha MP Ghulam Ali Khatana, along with MLA Bhaderwah Dalip Parihar and DDC Chairman Doda Dhananter Singh Kotwal, in presence of YAC President and Chief Organiser Naseer Mehboob Paddar. Over 50,000 spectators turned up to witness the power-packed contests, with female participation adding a new dimension of gender inclusion in traditional sports. Prominent personalities including Touqeer Bagban, Tariq Butt, Advocate Mohd Majid Malik, Arif Rana, and Saleem Tak (Referee) also attended the event. Expressing gratitude, YAC President Naseer Mehboob thanked the people, Administration, and Police for their support in making the Dangal a huge success.