Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria inaugurates National Gatka Championship

GUWAHATI: Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria inaugurated the 7th National Gatka Championship 2023 held under the auspices of Gatka Federation of India and organized by the Assam Gatka Association at Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium today.

Speaking at the function, the Governor said that Gatka is the traditional martial art of the Sikhs which is used as self-defense and sports. He also said, “The sport instills self confidence, enabling individuals to overcome difficulties and confront challenges with skill and ease. With more training, the youth will not only learn this traditional self-defence skill, but also become physically and mentally strong to contribute to the country's security and development. To consider Gatka only as a sport or associate it with martial arts is to limit its scope.”

The Governor hailed the National Gatka Association of India (NGAI) and the Gatka Federation of India (GFI) for promoting Gatka from the state level to the national level. It is a matter of great pleasure that the Sports Ministry of the Government of India is giving importance to the promotion of traditional sports of the country.

Around 152 players are participating in the three-day meet.

President Assam Gatka Union and MLA, Palashbari Hemanga Thakuria, President of Indian Gatka Federation Harcharan Singh Bhullar, General Secretary Baljinder Singh Toor along with a host of other dignitaries were present in the inaugural function.

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