Sabahat Afreen

Coach Biography & Background

Sabahat Afreen is an international martial arts athlete and fitness coach from Bandipora. She is currently pursuing the final year of a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Zoology. With a strong passion for sports and fitness, she has established herself in martial arts disciplines, including Pencak Silat, Taekwondo and Kickboxing.

Sabahat has represented herself at international, national and federation-level championships, earning several medals and recognition for her performances. Her notable achievements include a bronze medal at the 6th Asian Pencak Silat Championship in 2022, held in India, and participation in the 45th International Taekwondo Championship in Thailand in 2018.

At the federation level, she has won gold medals at the 4th Pencak Silat Federation Cup in Nashik during 2019–2020 and the 6th Pencak Silat Federation Cup in Goa during 2022–2023. She has also secured a silver medal at the 3rd MINF Federation Cup in 2018.

Her national-level achievements include gold medals at the Senior National Pencak Silat Championship 2021, North Kashmir Kickboxing Championship 2018–2019, Gym State National Championship 2022, and several Pencak Silat and Taekwondo Kickboxing championships. In 2026, she won gold at the Khelo India Pencak Silat Women’s League (North Zone) and a silver medal at the Khelo India Women’s League Nationals Championship. She has also participated in several national school games and Taekwondo and Pencak Silat championships.

Alongside her sporting career, Sabahat works as a Martial Arts and Fitness Coach at Ali’s Sports Academy, where she has six years of experience in training students in Pencak Silat, Taekwondo, Kickboxing and general fitness. Her work includes developing age-appropriate training plans, promoting discipline and self-defence, organising workshops and belt-grading assessments, and supporting the overall physical and personal development of students.

Through her achievements as an athlete and her work as a coach, Sabahat Afreen continues to contribute to the promotion of martial arts and fitness, inspiring young people, particularly girls, to explore opportunities in sports alongside their education.