National Gatka Association®

Singh Sahib Giani Raghbir Singh Ji Jathedar Takhat Keshgarh Sahib Anandpur Sahib inaugurating 2nd day event of Punjab State Gatka Championship at Gardhiwala, Hoshiarpur

Director Sports Punjab Ms Amrit Kaur Gill and Chancellor of SBBS University Jalandhar Sant Baba Dilawar Singh inaugurating All India Inter-Varsity Gatka (Men) Championship-2019

Governor of Punjab Sh V.P. Singh Badnore releasing Gatka Rules Book compiled by National Gatka Association of India

Director Sports Punjab Ms Amrit Kaur Gill and Chancellor of SBBS University Jalandhar Sant Baba Dilawar Singh inaugurating All India Inter-Varsity Gatka (Men) Championship-2019

Sant Baba Sewa Singh Ji Rampur Khera inaugurating Punjab State Gatka Championship at Gardhiwala, Hoshiarpur

Chancellor of SBBS University Jalandhar Sant Baba Dilawar Singh with winners during All India Inter-Varsity Gatka (Men) Championship-2019

Gatka officials with NGAI office bearers during Gatka Refresher Course at Chandigar

National Gatkaa Association of India Introduction

In an earnest endeavor to revive, conserve, preserve, and promote the ancient martial art of Gatka as a recognized sport, the National Gatka Association of India (NGAI) was established in the year 2001 and officially registered in 2004. The NGAI holds affiliations with the World Gatka Federation (WGF), Asian Gatka Federation (AGF), and the International Sikh Martial Art Council (ISMAC), aligning its goals with these apex Gatka organizations to elevate Gatka’s status and popularity on the national and international stages.

National Gatkaa Association of India

With a legacy spanning two decades, the NGAI stands as the oldest registered Gatka organization and has been at the forefront of major initiatives aimed at promoting this extraordinary art form. The association is dedicated to securing the appropriate recognition and due status of Gatka as a sport, both nationally and globally, making this one of its primary objectives.

Gatka as a recognized sport, both nationally and internationally.

The oldest registered national Gatka organization in the country

Collectively

The WGF, AGF, ISMAC, and NGAI have taken on the responsibility of managing, standardizing, promoting, and revitalizing Gatka as a competitive sport, spreading its reach worldwide.

Gatka Soti introduced

Gatka Soti was introduced into the National School Games calendar by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) during the 2011-12 season.

Proper coaching

To tone up the skills of martial art and impart proper coaching to the Gatkebaaz, the Gatka Associations also organises weeklong free special Gatka summer camps at national, state, districts and sub-division level.

VALUES OF GATKA

Gatka is not merely a sport; it embodies a set of core values that resonate deeply with those who practice it. Beyond its role in the world of sports, Gatka stands as a symbol of self-defense, personal development, and cultural preservation.