Sqay

Sqay is a South Asian martial art from Kashmir which involves fighting with a sword and shield. ^[1]

History

Nazir Ahmad Mir, a sqay grandmaster, played a significant role in reviving the martial art's popularity; he began promoting sqay from the 1980s onwards in Kashmir, and did international demonstrations in various countries. He eventually started an organisation which helped promote sqay globally. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

In 2023, the Indian Army's Chinar Corps organized a Sqay session for girls in the Shopian district of Kashmir. ^[5] Sqay is one of 43 sports to be included in the 2023 National Games of India. ^{[6] [7] [8]}

Rules

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International

ICSQAY member of GAAPSF and ISNO. ^[11]

References

1. https://www.traditionalsports.org/traditional-sports/asia/sqay-pakistan-2.html
2. "Nazir Ahmad Mir: Athlete who introduced Kashmir's Sqay martial arts to world". risingkashmir.com. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
3. "SQAY Federation Congratulates Grandmaster". Brighter Kashmir. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
4. https://www.icsqay.in/p/history_20.html
5. Sharma, Ateet (2023-05-19). "Indian Army empowers Kashmiri girls to break barriers, embrace strength". Indianarrative. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
6. "National Games: Record 43 disciplines get nod, beach football to debut, lagori is demo sport". The Times of India. 2023-05-17. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2023-09-29.
7. KHAN, ABID (2023-05-15). "37TH NATIONAL GAMES | 'Inclusion of Pencak Silat, Sqay disciplines will benefit J&K athletes'". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
8. "J&K Sqay Association conducts selection trials for 37th National Games". Kashmir Reader. 2023-09-03. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
9. http://sqayindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Sqay-Rule-Book.pdf
10. icsqay.blogspot.com/p/rules-and-regulations.html
11. https://www.icsqay.in/p/international-council-of-sqay.html

External links

• Sqay Federation of India