Padma Shri awardee in sports Faisal Ali says 'still long way to go for him'

Jan 28, 2022

Bandipora (J-K), Jan 28 (ANI): Faisal Ali Dar aka Master Faisal, a martial arts coach from Kashmir’s Bandipora district has been nominated for the prestigious Padma Shri award by the Government of India.He is a former international martial arts champion, set up a small martial arts training academy, Ali Sports Academy, and has trained and promoted a number of medal-winning players.Padma Awards – one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.