Come Rain Or Shine: Kashmir Girls Practice Martial Arts In Snow

A group of young girls don't let cold weather or snow get in the way of their passion. In the far-flung Beerwah town of Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the girls practice martial arts outside in the snow.

Photographs show the girls practising martial arts barefoot in the snow and sparring with each other. Their instructor can be seen leading them through practice.

The coach, Sujat spoke with Asian News International (ANI) and revealed that several of the girls he taught called him up and said they wanted to practice even in snow, despite the fact that it had snowed heavily.

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Girls Practice Martial Arts In Snow

The girls said they didn't want to lag behind as they aimed to compete at international platforms and the Olympics.

One of the girls, Muskan said, "We don't have indoor practice facilities. But our passion is so strong that we practice even in snow. We want to represent India, Kashmir and make our parents proud."

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