Sqay

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

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. [1] [2]

In 2023, the Indian Army's Chinar Corps organized a Sqay session for girls in the Shopian district of Kashmir. [3] Sqay is one of 43 sports to be included in the 2023 National Games of India. [4] [5] [6]

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References

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