KARGIL: A seven-day self-defence programme for girl students concluded at Government Council Model High School Goma, Kargil, with participants receiving training in basic Taekwondo techniques and practical skills aimed at improving their confidence, awareness and ability to respond to situations requiring self-protection.
Organised in collaboration with the Ladakh Taekwondo Association, the Rani Lakshmi Bai Self-Defence Programme 2026 was designed to equip girl students with basic self-defence skills while promoting confidence, discipline and physical fitness.
The training was conducted by international Taekwondo player and coach Zeeshan Mehdi, who trained the students in various basic Taekwondo techniques and practical self-defence methods during the week-long programme.
All the girl students of the school participated in the camp, displaying enthusiasm and active interest throughout the training sessions.
Headmistress Zareena Batool appreciated the efforts of the coach and the Ladakh Taekwondo Association in conducting the programme. She also congratulated the participating students for their active involvement and underlined the importance of self-defence training in helping girls develop confidence, discipline and physical fitness.
The programme concluded with an emphasis on promoting women’s empowerment and safety through self-defence education, with the organisers appreciating the participation of the students and the collective efforts behind the initiative.
