Official academy updateASA’s Mohammad Nazim Wins Gold at Alpha Warrior MMA Championship 2026
The Bandipora-born athlete triumphs in the 65.8 kg Featherweight category at the Delhi Mixed Martial Arts Association-organised championship.
Mohammad Nazim from Watrina, Bandipora, has won gold in the Featherweight (65.8 kg) category at the Alpha Warrior MMA Championship 2026, held on October 10–11 and organised by the Delhi Mixed Martial Arts Association, bringing recognition to his home district and Ali’s Sports Academy.
Nazim has been training at Ali’s Sports Academy for the past 15 years under the guidance of Padma Shri awardee Faisal Ali Dar.
Congratulating Nazim on his achievement, Faisal Ali Dar, his coach and Chairman of Ali’s Sports Academy, praised his dedication and commitment to the sport. He said Nazim’s gold medal was a proud moment for the academy and Bandipora, particularly given his long association with the institution.
Dar also appreciated his contribution to training young athletes and expressed hope that his achievement would inspire more youngsters to pursue sports with discipline and determination.
Alongside pursuing his own sporting career, he also trains children at the academy, helping young athletes develop their skills and encouraging them to take up sports.
Ali’s Sports Academy congratulated Nazim on the achievement and wished him continued success in his sporting journey.