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{{Infobox person
| name = Danish Manzoor {{verified}}
| image = Danish Manzoor5.jpg
| caption = Danish Manzoor in 2025

| birth_date = 11 September 1998
| birth_place = Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India

| nationality = Indian
}}

'''Danish Manzoor''' (born 11 September 1998) is an Indian Taekwondo athlete and Fit India Ambassador from Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir. He has represented India at multiple international Olympic ranking events and is regarded as one of the most promising martial arts talents emerging from Kashmir.

In 2025, Danish won a Bronze Medal for India at the 13th Elite Cup International Taekwondo Championship in Amman, Jordan.<ref name="risingkashmir">{{cite web|title=Elite Cup International Taekwondo Championship: Danish Manzoor from Baramulla Wins Bronze for India in Jordan|url=https://risingkashmir.com/elite-cup-international-taekwondo-championship-danish-manzoor-from-baramulla-wins-bronze-for-india-in-jordan/|publisher=Rising
Kashmir|date=2025|access-date=13 September 2025}}</ref>

He has also been appointed as the Ambassador of the J&K Pickleball Association,<ref name="brighterkashmir">{{cite web|title=Danish Manzoor appointed Ambassador of J&K Pickleball Assn|url=https://brighterkashmir.com/danish-manzoor-appointed-ambassador-of-jk-pickleball-assn|publisher=Brighter
Kashmir|access-date=13 September 2025}}</ref> further expanding his influence as a sports role model for the youth of the region.

== Early Life ==
Danish Manzoor was born on 11 September 1998 in Gulshan Abad, Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir. From a young age, he developed a strong interest in martial arts and physical fitness. In 2010, at the age of 13, he began his Taekwondo journey under his first coach Ashfaq Ahmad Wani at the Baramulla Taekwondo Academy. His early achievements in local and state-level tournaments paved the way for a national and later international career.

== Career ==

In 2010, he won a bronze medal at the Inter-District Taekwondo Championship in Indore Stadium, Srinagar.<ref name="ani"> title=After shining on National level, Taekwondo player from J-K aims for Olympics|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/after-shining-on-national-level-taekwondo-player-from-j-k-aims-for-olympics20200914154118/|date=14
September 2020|publisher=ANI|access-date=12 June 2021}}</ref>

In 2011, he won a gold medal at a state-level competition in Jammu & Kashmir.

In 2013, he represented J&K in the 33rd Junior National Taekwondo Championship held at Puducherry.<ref>{{cite web|title=State Taekwondo team leaves for Jr Nationals|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/state-taekwondo-team-leaves-for-jr-nationals/|date=15
October 2013|publisher=Daily Excelsior|access-date=25 July 2021}}</ref>

In 2015, he reached the quarter-finals in a National-level Taekwondo Championship held at Cuttack, Odisha.

In 2016, he won a silver medal at the National Championship in Rajasthan, making him eligible for the Asian Championship and Asian Indoor Games trials.<ref> |title=Meet Danish Manzoor: An International Taekwondo Player From Baramulla|url=https://kashmirscroll.com/2021/07/06/meet-danish-manzoor-an-international-taekwondo-player-from-baramulla/|date=6
July 2021|publisher=Kashmir Scroll|access-date=16 July 2021}}</ref>

In 2018, he joined the Atul International Taekwondo Academy under coach Atul Pangotra, where he began preparing for higher international competitions.

In 2019, he competed in the International Olympic Ranking G1 Championship held in Hyderabad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kashmiri youngster striving to fulfill Olympic dream|url=https://www.thekashmirmonitor.net/kashmiri-youngster-striving-to-fulfill-olympic-dream/|publisher=Kashmir
Monitor|date=10 June 2020|access-date=23 July 2021}}</ref>

In 2021, Danish was awarded Best Male Athlete at the Tokey Memorial Open Taekwondo Championship, Ropar, Punjab.<ref>{{cite web|title=Danish awarded Best Athlete of Taekwondo C'ship|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/danish-awarded-best-athlete-of-taekwondo-cship/|publisher=Daily
Excelsior|date=16 April 2021|access-date=22 July 2021}}</ref>

In 2023, he represented India at the World Taekwondo Octagon Diamond G4 Olympic Ranking Event in Gangwon, South Korea.<ref>{{cite web|title=Danish Manzoor Taekwondo player from Kashmir who wants to win India’s first Olympic medal in the sport|url=https://news.abplive.com/sports/danish-manzoor-taekwondo-player-from-kashmir-who-wants-to-win-india-s-first-olympic-medal-in-the-sport-1559679|publisher=ABP
Live|date=2022|access-date=13 September 2025}}</ref>

In 2025, he made headlines by winning a bronze medal at the 13th Elite Cup International Taekwondo Championship in Amman, Jordan.<ref name="sentinel">{{cite web|title=Danish Manzoor wins bronze for India at International Taekwondo C'ship|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/sports-news/danish-manzoor-wins-bronze-for-india-at-international-taekwondo-cship|publisher=Sentinel
Assam|date=2025|access-date=13 September 2025}}</ref>

== Achievements ==

Fit India Ambassador (2022)

Ambassador – J&K Pickleball Association (2025)<ref name="brighterkashmir" />

Bronze Medal – 13th Elite Cup International Taekwondo Championship, Jordan (2025)<ref name="risingkashmir" /><ref name="sentinel" />

Best Male Athlete – Tokey Memorial Open Championship, Punjab (2021)<ref>Daily Excelsior, 16 April 2021</ref>

Silver Medal – National Championship, Rajasthan (2016)

Bronze Medal – Inter-District Championship, Srinagar (2010)

Represented India at the World Taekwondo Octagon Diamond G4 Olympic Ranking Event, South Korea (2023)

== Personal Life ==
Danish grew up in Gulshan Abad, Baramulla. Known for his discipline, determination, and humility, he is committed to promoting sports culture in Jammu & Kashmir. His journey from local tournaments to international championships reflects his perseverance against challenges faced by athletes from conflict-prone regions.

Danish has publicly expressed his dream of winning India’s first Olympic gold medal in Taekwondo.<ref>{{cite web|title=Taekwondo Champion Danish Manzoor Dreams to Win a Gold for India|url=https://www.thecitizen.in/index.php/en/NewsDetail/index/11/21726/Taekwondo-Champion-Danish-Manzoor-Dreams-to-Win-a-Gold-for-India-|publisher=The
Citizen|access-date=13 September 2025}}</ref>

== Recognition ==
Danish Manzoor is widely covered in Indian media for his sporting achievements and inspirational journey. He is considered one of the athletes capable of bringing Olympic glory to India in Taekwondo.<ref>{{cite web|title=How Koo fired up Kashmiri Taekwondo star Danish Manzoor's Olympic goals|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/sports/how-koo-fired-up-kashmiri-taekwondo-star-danish-manzoors-olympic-goals-14988091.htm|publisher=CNBC
TV18|access-date=13 September 2025}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
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== References ==
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== External Links ==
https://brighterkashmir.com/danish-manzoor-appointed-ambassador-of-jk-pickleball-assn brighterkashmir – Danish Manzoor appointed Ambassador of J&K Pickleball Assn] * [ https://www.sentinelassam.com/sports-news/danish-manzoor-wins-bronze-for-india-at-international-taekwondo-cship Danish Manzoor wins bronze for India at International Taekwondo C'ship] * [https://risingkashmir.com/elite-cup-international-taekwondo-championship-danish-manzoor-from-baramulla-wins-bronze-for-india-in-jordan/ risingkashmir – Elite Cup International Taekwondo Championship : Danish Manzoor from Baramulla Wins Bronze for India in Jordan] * [https://www.cnbctv18.com/sports/how-koo-fired-up-kashmiri-taekwondo-star-danish-manzoors-olympic-goals-14988091.htm cnbctv18 – How Koo fired up Kashmiri Taekwondo star Danish Manzoor's Olympic goals] * [https://www.thecitizen.in/index.php/en/NewsDetail/index/11/21726/Taekwondo-Champion-Danish-Manzoor-Dreams-to-Win-a-Gold-for-India- thecitizen – Taekwondo Champion Danish Manzoor Dreams to Win a Gold for India] * [https://news.abplive.com/sports/danish-manzoor-taekwondo-player-from-kashmir-who-wants-to-win-india-s-first-olympic-medal-in-the-sport-1559679 abplive – Danish Manzoor, Taekwondo Player From Kashmir Who Wants To Win India’s First Olympic Medal In The Sport]

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