{"id":56973,"date":"2025-12-13T21:22:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T15:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=56973"},"modified":"2025-12-13T21:22:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T15:52:40","slug":"gatka-officials-converge-in-national-refresher-course-wgf-introduces-black-card-for-players-unruly-conduct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/punjab\/gatka-officials-converge-in-national-refresher-course-wgf-introduces-black-card-for-players-unruly-conduct\/","title":{"rendered":"Gatka officials converge in national refresher course ; WGF introduces black card for players\u2019 unruly conduct"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">International affairs directorate plans for worldwide Gatka growth : Phool Raj Singh<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Punjab News:<\/span> The 3rd National Gatka Refresher Course commenced at Gurdwara Babe Ke, Chandigarh bringing together officials from several states for a three-day upgrade in technical training sessions. The programme features theory sessions, practical demonstrations and evaluations aimed at standardising officiating practices across the country.<br \/>\nThroughout the day experts led modules on competition planning, scoring norms, foul assessment, tournament discipline and field-of-play management. Participants also undertook practical exercises designed to strengthen their on-ground decision making.<br \/>\nSpeaking at the inaugural session World Gatka Federation (WGF) president Advocate Harjeet Singh Grewal announced a significant move in maintaining the discipline protocol of the sport. Gatka promoter Grewal, who is also serving as president of National Gatka Association of India (NGAI), informed that the WGF has introduced the \u2018Black Card\u2019 as a fourth foul category card in the international Gatka rules book. \u201cThis measure reinforces the dignity of technical officials, smooth conduct of bouts and ensuring to maintain discipline in players during competitions. This punitive card will be used in cases of unruly, indisciplined, unwanted or unholy behaviour,\u201d he stated.<br \/>\nSukhchain Singh Kalsani, vice chairman of the International Sikh Martial Art Council, emphasised that ongoing capacity-building is essential to uphold fairness and integrity in competitive Gatka. Speaking on the occasion President, Gatka Association of Chandigarh Hardeep Singh Butrela, Municipal Councillor Chandigarh said structured refresher courses not only sharpen the proficiency of officials but also help preserve uniformity in the rapidly developing sport.<br \/>\nOffering a global perspective, Phool Raj Singh, Chairman of the International Affairs Directorate, shared the WGF\u2019s plans to accelerate international expansion. He disclosed that national Gatka federations would soon be constituted in multiple countries accompanied by enhanced training programmes for referees and judges abroad. He added that the coming years would see more international level tournaments aimed at strengthening Gatka\u2019s presence on the world sports stage.<br \/>\nThe refresher course will continue over the weekend with specialised workshops, mock bouts and assessments designed to prepare certified officials for national and international roles.<br \/>\nAlso present on the occasion were Harjinder Kumar, General Secretary of the National Gatka Association, Baljit Singh Saini, Joint Secretary of the Gatka Association of Punjab, National Coordinator Harsimran Singh and State Coordinator Sherry Singh, Narinderpal Singh senior Referee, Narinderpal Singh joint secretary Haryanvi Gatka Association and Shiv Kumar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International affairs directorate plans for worldwide Gatka growth : Phool Raj Singh Punjab News: The 3rd National Gatka Refresher Course commenced at Gurdwara Babe Ke, Chandigarh bringing together officials from several states for a three-day upgrade in technical training sessions. 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