The Indian Pencak Silat Federation (IPSF) and Pencak Silat Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) Tuesday honoured and felicitated Faisal Ali Dar, First Padma Shri Awardee of Jammu and Kashmir for his services in Sports category.
An official of PSAJK , told Rising Kashmir that Dar was honoured and felicitated for his contribution in promotion and training children in Pencak silat and other sports.
“He has played an important role in coaching and promotion of Pencak Silat martial art at various places across valley,” official said.
The official added all the sports fraternity present congratulated him on his excellent performance and contribution to Pencak Silat and other sports.
Earlier, this year right ahead of Republic Day, Dar was awarded Padma Shri for his distinguished service in the field of Sports and Art as an international martial artist.
The President approved the conferment of 128 Padma awards. The list comprised of four Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 107 Padma Shri awards.
Among 128 recipients of the Padma awards, J&K bagged two Padma Shri awards and one Padma Bhushan award.
Pertinent to mention Azad was selected for Padma Bhushan Award in the category of Public Affairs, Professor Vishwamurti Shastri was awarded for his distinguished service in the field of literature and education.
While Faisal Ali Dar was awarded for his distinguished service in the field of sports and art respectively.
