Faisal Ali Dar is an Indian martial arts coach, and first person to receive the Padma Shri Award in sports from the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.[1] He was conferred with the national award for his contributions in promoting sports through martial arts and his works for keeping the youth away from drugs.[2][3]
Faisal belongs to the Bandipora District.[4][5][6]
References
- ^ "From watching martial arts movies to national honour: Story of Faisal Ali Dar, Kashmir's first Padma awardee in sport". The Indian Express. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ "Faisal Ali Dar: Why This Padma Award Winner Is Jammu And Kashmir's Pride". Out;look. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ "Faisal Ali Dar: J&K's 1st Padma winner in sport is also a humanitarian champion". The Week. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2022: Martial Arts Kashmiri Coach Faisal Ali Dar Honoured With Padma Shri". News18. 26 January 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ "Faisal Ali". Forbes. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ "Padma Shri awardee in sports Faisal Ali says 'still long way to go for him'". ANI News. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
