SRINAGAR, AUG 3 (IANS): J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday congratulated the Kashmiri mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Owais Yaqoob for his victory at BRAVE CF 107 in Bulgaria, where he defeated the unbeaten two-time IMMAF World champion.
Omar Abdullah’s office posted on X, “The chief minister congratulated J&K’s talented MMA fighter Owais Yaqoob on his remarkable victory at BRAVE CF 107 in Bulgaria, where he defeated an unbeaten two-time IMMAF world champion.
“Describing the achievement as a proud moment for Jammu & Kashmir and the nation, the Chief Minister wished him continued success and many more laurels on the global stage”.
Yaqoob scripted a memorable international victory on August 1 after defeating previously unbeaten Bulgarian fighter Delyan Georgiev via first-round technical knockout (TKO) at BRAVE Combat Federation (BRAVE CF) 107 held at Burgas Arena in Bulgaria.
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