Tajamul Islam, Kashmir’s 13-year-old kickboxer, won the gold medal in the U-14 category at World Kickboxing Championship in Cairo, Egypt. Tajamul Islam hails from a small village called Tarkapora in Bandipora, Kashmir.

Kashmir's Tajamul Islam makes India proud, wins gold in World Kickboxing

As part of our special series Kashmir connect, we have been bringing you inspiring stories of the people of the valley. Up next, we meet Tajamul Islam- the Kashmiri girl who created history by winning a gold medal in the under- 8 categories of the world kickboxing championship in 2016. And she's still going strong.

Kashmir Connect: Tajamul Islam, World kickboxing champion from Kashmir

She started kickboxing when she was just 5 years old and went on to become a champion in her chosen sport. Tajamul Islam is 11 years old now and has set up her own sports academy in Kashmir. this young achiever is shattering stereotypes and she packs quite a punch. in our special series 'Kashmir connect' starting today, our correspondent Johan Castell travels to Kashmir to bring you these voices of hope from the valley. let's watch the inspiring story of Tajamul Islam.

Kashmir connect: Tajamul Islam, World kickboxing champion from Kashmir | Wion special series

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Kashmir's Tajamul Islam makes India proud, wins gold in World Kickboxing

Kashmir Connect: Tajamul Islam, World kickboxing champion from Kashmir

Kashmir connect: Tajamul Islam, World kickboxing champion from Kashmir | Wion special series