Faisal Ali Dar

Faisal Ali Dar
Personal information
NicknameMaster Faisal
BornBandipora, Jammu and Kashmir India
OccupationInternational Coach
Sport
CountryIndia
SportMartial arts

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

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "Faisal Ali Dar: Why This Padma Award Winner Is Jammu And Kashmir's Pride". Out;look. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Faisal Ali Dar: J&K's 1st Padma winner in sport is also a humanitarian champion". The Week. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  4. ^ "Padma Awards 2022: Martial Arts Kashmiri Coach Faisal Ali Dar Honoured With Padma Shri". News18. 26 January 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  5. ^ "Faisal Ali". Forbes. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  6. ^ "Padma Shri awardee in sports Faisal Ali says 'still long way to go for him'". ANI News. Retrieved 6 February 2022.