17-year-old shikara boy brings first Khelo India gold medal to J&K
Seventeen-year-old Mohsin Ali from Srinagar won Jammu and Kashmir’s first gold at the Khelo India Water Sports Festival in the 1000m kayaking event. A shikara boatman’s son, Mohsin balances school and work, training since age seven under coach Bilquis Mir. Despite financial challenges, his victory inspires hope for greater sporting success in Kashmir’s youth.