A week-long workshop on self-defence held at Government College for Women, M A Road, Srinagar, concluded on Monday.The workshop was organised by the college’s Women’s Study Centre and the Department of Physical Education in collaboration with the J&K Sports Council as part of the MoU signed between the two in March earlier this year.
The workshop began on April 20 in which 50 participating students were taught more than 20 specific techniques, ranging from escaping wrist grabs and chokeholds to defending against hair-grabs.
Speaking at the valedictory ceremony, Divisional Sports Officer (Kashmir), Nusrat Gazala, who was the Chief Guest on the occasion, stressed on the importance of self defence. In her address at the occasion, Principal, Prof Yasmeen Farooq said, “We don’t see this as a one-time event, but as the beginning of a sustained journey. We are committed to making this program a permanent feature of our college.”
