Suhail Khan
SOPORE, Nov 20: When the world doubted her, her brother never did. Nahida Nabi, a kabaddi coach and wrestler from Sopore, credits her brother’s unwavering support as the crucial force that propelled her to the national stage. His belief was instrumental in her recent appointment as a Technical Official for the upcoming 5th Khelo India University Games.
The appointment was confirmed through an official list released by the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI). The national sporting event is scheduled to be held at the MGS University Indoor Stadium in Bikaner, Rajasthan, from November 24 to December 5, 2025.
In an interview With The Web Story/The Varmul Post Nabi shared the personal battles behind her public success. “For a woman to pursue a career like this, she must first battle countless doubts, even within her own home. Convincing my parents was a struggle, and to be honest, they still question my choice,” she revealed. “But where others saw controversy, my brother saw potential. He became my rock, providing the crucial emotional and financial backing that allowed me to defy expectations. In our conservative environment, his belief was the catalyst that turned my dreams of wrestling and kabaddi into an achievable goal.”
Now, with a national platform, Nabi is channeling the supportive spirit she received into a message for all of Kashmir. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi champions ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ (Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter), Nabi adds a powerful third pillar: “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Aur Beti Ko Pahalwan Banao” (Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter, and Make Your Daughters Wrestlers).
She calls upon families, and particularly the young men in them, to be allies to their sisters’ ambitions. “I want to appeal to the girls in Kashmir to come out, play whatever sport you want, and make everyone proud,” she said, embodying the success that becomes possible when one person says, “I believe in you.”
