Faheem Masood Shah | |
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| Born | 1992 Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Style | Right Hand |
Faheem Masood Shah (born 1992) is an Indian international ice stock sport athlete.[1] Faheem has a right hand style. He has represented India at an international level. His journey from Batamaloo, Srinagar to international icestock competitions was covered by regional media.[2] He has also been featured across multiple Indian digital news platforms highlighting his continued participation in national and international ice stock sport competitions.[3][4] In 2018 he represented India in Austria and attained 10th rank.[5][6]
Faheem is a computer engineer by profession, who has emphasised the importance of balancing academics alongside sports, advocating that education and competitive athletics can be pursued in parallel without sacrificing either.[7] Shah holds an M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science and has also worked as a certified Google UX Designer, reflecting a combination of technical expertise alongside his sporting career.[8]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Faheem Masood Shah was born in Batamaloo, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. He was introduced to icestock sport during winter sporting activities in Gulmarg, which later shaped his international career.[2] He initially excelled in sports such as football, cricket, and rugby before transitioning to icestock sport.[9]
Career and achievements[edit | edit source]
Faheem Masood Shah has represented India in over 175 international matches in icestock sport, making him one of the most consistent Indian athletes in the discipline.[9] He has also competed in countries including Austria and Germany, participating in international icestock sport events.[10] He competed at the World Championship held in Austria (Kapfenberg and Stanz) from 2–9 March 2025, where the Indian team secured a bronze medal in the Team Long Distance event and finished fourth overall. During the same championship, India achieved a world ranking of seventh in the Team Game category.[9] Alongside his international appearances, Shah has continued to participate in domestic championships and training initiatives, contributing to the competitive growth and visibility of ice stock sport in India at the national level.[11] His career has also been shaped by challenges such as limited infrastructure, lack of sponsorship, and training in extreme weather conditions.[12] In January 2026, Shah won two gold and two silver medals at the 12th National Icestock Championship held in Gulmarg.[13][14][15]
Tournament record[edit | edit source]
| Year | Event | Level | Location | Result |
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| 2014 | 1st National ice stock sport Championship | National | Gulmarg Jammu & Kashmir  India
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 Gold Gold
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| 2015 | 2nd National ice stock sport Championship | National | Gulmarg Jammu & Kashmir India
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Gold  Silver
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| 2016 | 3rd National ice stock sport Championship | National | Gulmarg Jammu & Kashmir India
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Gold Silver Silver
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| 2017 | 4th National ice stock sport Championship | National | Gulmarg Jammu & Kashmir India
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Gold Gold Silver
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| 2018 | 5th National ice stock sport Championship | National | Gulmarg Jammu & Kashmir India
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Gold Silver
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| 2018 | 12th ice stock sport World Cup | World Championship | Austria 
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10th Place |
| 2019 | 6th National ice stock sport Championship | National | Gulmarg Jammu & Kashmir India
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Gold Gold Silver Silver  Bronze
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| 2019 | International ice stock sport Cup | International | China 
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5th place |
| 2020 | 13th ice stock sport World Championship | World Championship | Regen, Bavaria Germany 
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7th place |
| 2021 | 7th National ice stock sport Championship | National | Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir India
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Gold Silver
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| 2021 | Summer National ice stock sport Championship | National | SKISC, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir India
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Gold Gold Gold Silver
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| 2022 | 8th National ice stock sport Championship | National | Jammu and Kashmir India
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Gold Silver
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| 2022 | 14th ice stock sport World Championship | World Championship | Ritten,  Italy
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7th place |
| 2023 | 9th National ice stock sport Championship | National | Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Gold Gold Gold Silver Bronze Bronze
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| 2023 | 3rd Khelo India National Winter Games | National | Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Gold Silver Silver Bronze
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| 2023 | 2nd Summer National ice stock sport Championship | National | Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Gold Gold Gold Silver Silver Bronze Bronze
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| 2024 | 10th National ice stock sport Championship | National | Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Gold Gold Gold Silver Silver
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| 2024 | 3rd National ice stock sport Summer Championship | National | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Silver Silver
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| 2025 | 11th National ice stock sport Championship | National | Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Gold Gold Silver Silver Bronze
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| 2025 | 15th ice stock sport World Championship | World Championship | Kapfenberg & Stanz Austria
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Bronze
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| 2025 | National Summer ice stock sport Tournament | National | Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Gold Silver
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| 2026 | 12th National ice stock sport Championship | National | Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Gold Gold Silver Silver
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Sahu, Deepa (19 February 2024). "फहीम मसूद शाह: जम्मू और कश्मीर में आइसस्टॉक क्रांति के अग्रदूत". jantaserishta.com (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "How a Batamaloo Boy Became India's Ice Warrior". Kashmir Observer. 12 May 2025. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ↑ "Faheem Masood Shah: India's icestock sport athlete". Maharashtra News Flash. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ↑ "Faheem Masood Shah profile". Indian News Daily Update. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ↑ "Faheem Masood Shah – Indian Icestock Federation". Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ↑ "Unveiling the Remarkable Sporting Odyssey of Faheem Masood Shah - The Global Kashmir". The Global Kashmir. 10 December 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ↑ Shah, Faheem (19 February 2024). "Faheem Masood Shah: Pioneering the Icestock revolution in Jammu & Kashmir". Kashmir Reader. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ↑ "Ice in His Veins: The Rise of Faheem Masood Shah". Hindustan Metro. 4 April 2026. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "India's Icestocksport Star: Faheem Masood Shah Paving the Way for a Global Sports Revolution". Kashmir Reader. 30 March 2025. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ↑ "Against the Odds: Faheem Shah and India's Winter Awakening". Happen Recently. 3 April 2026. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "Faheem Masood Shah: India's icestock sport athlete". India Today Headlines. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ↑ "Kashmir's Frozen Dream: One Athlete, Many Battles". Sejal News Network. 2026. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "Kashmir's Icestock Maestro Glides to Gulmarg Gold". Kashmir Observer. 1 February 2026.
- ↑ "Faheem Masood Shah shines at Gulmarg Championship, highlights Kashmir's rising winter sports potential". Gems of Kashmir. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ↑ "Faheem Masood Shah's medal haul lifts Kashmir winter sports". Kashmir Ahead. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ↑ "Kashmir's icestock star shines again as Faheem Masood Shah bags four medals at Gulmarg nationals". Kashmir Media Watch. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ↑ "Four medal sweep puts Faheem Masood Shah back in national spotlight". Kashmir Media Watch. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ↑ "Ice in His Veins: The Rise of Faheem Masood Shah". Entrepreneur Hunt. 4 April 2026. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "Computer engineer's journey to international ice stock sport". Rising Kashmir. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
- ↑ "Sport, science and snow: A portrait of Faheem Masood Shah". CXO Words. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
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