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\nChhattisgarh\u2019s Minister for Education and Rural Industries, Gajendra Yadav, graced the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest and presented medals and certificates to the winners.
\nAddressing the gathering, the Minister remarked that the Gatka is not merely a sport but a glorious part of India\u2019s martial heritage that instills discipline, courage and self-control.\u201d He assured that the Government of Chhattisgarh would actively promote Gatka across schools, colleges and universities, encouraging youth participation in this traditional martial art that embodies valor and spiritual strength.
\nCommending the successful organization of the event, Yadav congratulated the National Gatka Association of India and the New Gatka Sports Association, Chhattisgarh, for hosting a championship that beautifully represented India\u2019s cultural identity and inspired national unity through sport.
\nVaishali Nagar MLA, Rikesh Sen, appreciated the dedication and sportsmanship of the players, noting that the discipline, respect and teamwork displayed by Gatka athletes set an inspiring example for every young sportsperson in India. He further urged the youth of Chhattisgarh to actively participate in Gatka and bring pride to the state through this martial art.
\nThe event was attended by several distinguished guests, including Manish Pandey, Executive Member of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, Purushottam Dewangan, BJP District President, Harjeet Singh Grewal, President of the National Gatka Association of India, Inderjeet Singh Chhotu, Executive Member of the Asian Gatka Federation and President of the New Gatka Sports Association, Chhattisgarh, Jaswant Singh, General Secretary and Jasbir Singh Chahal, President of the Chhattisgarh Sikh Panchayat.
\nNGAI President Harjeet Singh Grewal commended the exemplary performances and reaffirmed the association\u2019s commitment to expanding Gatka\u2019s reach across all Indian states, ensuring its continued growth and recognition at the national and international levels.
\nDuring the closing ceremony, outstanding performers were felicitated for their achievements. The Junior Gatka Star award was bagged by Satwant Singh Khalsa of Chandigarh, while Suneha, also from Chandigarh, received the Best Performer award. The Most Promising Player title went to Ramandeep Singh of Punjab. Dimple Kumari from Chhattisgarh was adjudged the Best Gatka-Soti Player and Jaskirat Singh from Haryana earned the Best Farrie-Soti Player honour. Jagjot Singh from Uttarakhand was declared the Best Gatkabaz, while Ishkpreet Kaur of Punjab was named the Best Gatkabaz (Female)
\nThe championship concluded amidst applause and celebration, marking another milestone in the journey of reviving and popularizing Gatka, India\u2019s ancient martial art rooted in Sikh heritage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"