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Gatka gold medalists to secure coveted berths for International Pythian Cultural Games in Moscow<\/span><\/p>\n

Punjab E News:<\/span> Bengaluru is poised to transform into the vibrant epicenter of India\u2019s ancient martial arts and rich cultural traditions, as the nation’s most exceptional sports talents and cultural virtuosos converge for a monumental national gathering from November 7 to 9, 2025. The prestigious event, 2nd National Cultural Pythian Games, promises to shape the future trajectory of the sport across the country.<\/p>\n

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\nDuring this exhilarating sporting extravaganza at the GKVK, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, the National Gatka Association of India (NGAI), the oldest national Gatka governing body affiliated with World Gatka Federation and Asian Gatka Federation, would host its 2nd Federation Gatka Cup. This event would be held concurrently with 2nd National Cultural Pythian Games, in a strategic partnership with the Pythian Council of India (PCI). This dual event is meticulously designed to propel the ancient game of Gatka onto a prominent global platform, he added.<\/p>\n

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\nThe PCI chairman Bijender Goel and president Shantanu Agrahari commended the extensive collaboration with all traditional sports and cultural organizations, hailing the Pythian Games as a landmark initiative that empowers indigenous sports and forges structured pathways for aspiring young athletes to ascend on the international stage. The PCI would provide logistical support, accommodation, meals and official tournament kits, thereby ensuring impeccable professional standards are maintained throughout the prestigious competition.<\/p>\n

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\nDisclosing this, the NGAI president Harjeet Singh Grewal, a State Awardee, announced that during this dual championship, the NGAI would select a national Gatka squad. These Gatkabaz would represent the nation at India\u2019s debut in 1st International Pythian Cultural Games in Moscow next year. He elaborated that participants would not only fiercely vie for medals but would also be honored with dual certification.
\nGatka promoter Grewal, who also serves as vice-president of PCI, confirmed that the competitions would showcase formidable under-19 Gatka events from over ten states, who would demonstrate their prowess across in Gatka-Soti and Farrie-Soti disciplines in both individual and team formats. He further added that all gold medalists would be granted direct selection into the Indian contingent for the first International Pythian Cultural Games, describing it as a transformative milestone in Gatka\u2019s illustrious global journey.
\n\u201cThis championship marks a defining chapter in Gatka\u2019s progress, from a revered traditional martial art to a recognized international sport,\u201d stated Sukhchain Singh, acting president of NGAI, emphasizing that it is not merely a competition but a resounding statement of India\u2019s profound cultural confidence and exceptional athletic excellence.
\nHe added that since its founding in 2004, the NGAI has tirelessly championed the preservation, regulation and modernization of this ancient martial discipline. Through dynamic international collaborations and visionary initiatives like the Pythian Games partnership, the NGAI seeks to irrevocably embed Gatka within the global sporting landscape while meticulously safeguarding its profound spiritual and cultural ethos.
\nConcluding, Harjeet Singh Grewal declared, \u201cThis integrated championship is a watershed moment for Gatka. We are not merely organizing a tournament; we are launching India\u2019s distinguished Gatka ambassadors onto the world stage, where revered tradition magnificently meets triumphant glory.\u201d He added that the thrilling display of impeccable Gatka skills, unwavering discipline, and masterful martial artistry will powerfully symbolize India\u2019s dynamic living cultural legacy on the world stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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