Sqay

Sqay is a South Asian martial art from Kashmir which involves fighting with a sword and shield.^[1]

History

Nazir Ahmad Mir, a sqay grandmaster, played a significant role in reviving the martial art's popularity; he began promoting sqay from the 1980s onwards in Kashmir, and did international demonstrations in various countries. He eventually started an organisation which helped promote sqay globally.^[2][3][4]

In 2023, the Indian Army's Chinar Corps organized a Sqay session for girls in the Shopian district of Kashmir.^[5] Sqay is one of 43 sports to be included in the 2023 National Games of India.^[6][7][8]

Rules

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International

ICSQAY member of GAAPSF and ISNO.^[11]

References

1. "Sqay (Pakistan) - Traditional Sports". Archived from the original on 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
2. "Nazir Ahmad Mir: Athlete who introduced Kashmir's Sqay martial arts to world". risingkashmir.com. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
3. "SQAY Federation Congratulates Grandmaster". Brighter Kashmir. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
4. "History - International Council of Sqay". www.icsqay.in. Retrieved 2025-12-04.
5. Sharma, Ateet (2023-05-19). "Indian Army empowers Kashmiri girls to break barriers, embrace strength". Indianarrative. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
6. "National Games: Record 43 disciplines get nod, beach football to debut, lagori is demo sport". The Times of India. 2023-05-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
7. KHAN, ABID (2023-05-15). "37TH NATIONAL GAMES | 'Inclusion of Pencak Silat, Sqay disciplines will benefit J&K athletes'". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
8. "J&K Sqay Association conducts selection trials for 37th National Games". Kashmir Reader. 2023-09-03. Retrieved 2023-09-29.
9. "Sqay rule book" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-04-01.
10. icsqay.blogspot.com/p/rules-and-regulations.html
11. "international council of sqay - International Council of Sqay". www.icsqay.in. Retrieved 2025-12-04.

External links

• Sqay Federation of India