24 children and youth from various localities of Jammu and Kashmir participated in the national competition “ National Singing/ Dance Championship 2023-24” held at Khandwal, Madhya Pradesh, on 6 January 2024 , organized by Dance Sports Association (Bharat).

These children were selected on the basis of their performance at district level and state level competitions organized by Dance Sports Council, J&K . The children and youth performed brilliantly at the national competition and won medals ( Gold, Silver and Bronze) in various categories on the basis of their performance. The J&K UT team of participants was accompanied by Tajinder Singh, President, Dance Sports Council of J&K, Gurvinder Kour, Technical Secretary, Dance Sports Association (bharat), Poonam Handa , renowned choreographer of J&K and Vaniket Kumar, Director of Talent world Dance and fitness academy as J&K team manager. Tavishi Anand from District Doda and Aradhya Raina from Reasi district won Gold Medal in Solo Category. Ishmeet kour, Priyanshu and Prince won Gold Medal in Trio Dance category. The Bhangra Group of Harman Dance Institute, upper gadi garh, Jammu won Silver Medal in group dance category. Anandroop singh ,Alia Thapa from district Reasi and Hemshikha Sharma from district Udhampur ,Harnidh singh and pranvat singh from Jammu district won Silver Medal in junior category. Arunjeet singh( group and dute performance ) from district Reasi won bronze medal in sub junior group.The participants of J&K UT were declared the overall winners in junior category and were felicitated with winners cheque presented by Shri Rajnikant Thakur, honourable National Secretary, Dance Sports Association (bharat). The best performers were honoured and felicitated by Management of Harman Cultural and Educational Society, Jammu for their jubilant performances at national level competition. These jubilant performers have been selected for participation in South Association Championship 2024 , to be held in Sri Lanka.