The National Gatka Association of India (NGAI) is organising its 12th National Gatka (Men and Women) Championship from June 12 to 14, 2025 at the iconic Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. This national-level martial arts tournament will feature the participation of 16 states Gatka teams comprising more than 500 boys and girls from various states competing in a series of thrilling individual and team events in Gatka Soti and Farri-Soti over three days.
Starting more about the event, Harjeet Singh Grewal, State Awardee and President of the NGAI, said, the championship is being organized with the objective of preserving, promoting, and professionalizing the traditional Sikh martial art of Gatka, while providing a national platform for emerging athletes to showcase their talent.
He said “This championship is part of our long-term ‘Vision Document–2030’ to elevate Gatka from a traditional martial art to an internationally recognized sport. Our aim is to make it Olympic-ready by enhancing technical standards, ensuring gender equality through mixed combat events, and adopting IT-based tournament management systems.”
Sukhchain Singh Kalsani, Acting President of NGAI, added, “We are committed to providing our youth with safe, competitive platforms to popularise our heritage. This championship is a testament to the growing popularity of Gatka and our association’s efforts to promote it at national and global levels.”
General Secretary Harjinder Kumar and Finance Secretary Baljit Singh Saini informed that the opening ceremony will be held on June 12 while the concluding ceremony on June 14 will honour top-performing athletes with medals, trophies, and certificates. The NGAI warmly invites sports enthusiasts, cultural patrons and the general public to witness the electrifying bouts and support India’s Gatka warriors in this historic event.
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