Sqay Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nazir Ahmad Mir: Athlete who introduced Kashmir’s Sqay martial arts to world . 2023-09-29 . risingkashmir.com.
  2. Web site: SQAY Federation Congratulates Grandmaster . 2023-09-29 . Brighter Kashmir.
  3. Web site: Sharma . Ateet . 2023-05-19 . Indian Army empowers Kashmiri girls to break barriers, embrace strength . 2023-09-29 . Indianarrative . en.
  4. News: 2023-05-17 . National Games: Record 43 disciplines get nod, beach football to debut, lagori is demo sport . The Times of India . 2023-09-29 . 0971-8257.
  5. Web site: KHAN . ABID . 2023-05-15 . 37TH NATIONAL GAMES ‘Inclusion of Pencak Silat, Sqay disciplines will benefit J&K athletes’ . 2023-09-29 . Greater Kashmir . en.
  6. Web site: Desk . K. R. . 2023-09-03 . J&K Sqay Association conducts selection trials for 37th National Games . 2023-09-29 . Kashmir Reader.

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