RECOGNITION
The National Gatka Association of India (Regd.), an apex national Gatka sports organization, is managing, standardizing, promoting, popularizing and reviving traditional martial art – Gatka as a recognized sport at national level in India similar to other games. It’s a humble effort of Gatka Association to revive a forgotten Indian ancient martial art.
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Gatka lessons have been included in school textbooks by the PSEB
In 2015, the Punjab Government officially included Gatka soti as a sport in the state’s gradation list. This recognition grants players eligibility for benefits under the 3 percent sports quota when seeking government jobs and admissions to various academic institutions.
Gatka soti game was added to the National School Games calendar by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) during the 2011-12 season.
. The PSEB awards 25 marks and 15 marks to +2 students who excel in national and state competitions, including Gatka, respectively. Additionally, three marks are granted during annual practical examinations to players participating in all games, including Gatka.
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Khelo India awarded monthly scholarships to 51 Gatka players (U-14 & U-17) in 2020-21 who achieved success in the National Gatka championship.
In 2009, the Punjab Education Department had recognized Gatka soti as a sport and included in the games calendars of all schools, colleges, and universities. Since then, Punjab has been organizing Punjab State Inter-District Gatka tournaments.
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) in SAS Nagar incorporated Gatka into its annual cultural competitions.
The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) included game of Gatka soti in 75th National University Sports calendar during the 2015-2016 season. Prior to this, Punjabi University, Patiala, organized All India Inter-University Gatka (Men & Women) prize money tournaments four times since 2011.
In 2023, the Indian Olympic Association has also recognised the Gatka soti as a sport and included it in the 36th National Games held in Goa in October 2023.
In 2019, Khelo India/SAI, administered by the Union Sports Ministry, recognized Gatka soti as an indigenous martial art and included it in the 4th Khelo India Youth Games held in Panchkula, Haryana, in June 2022.
In collaboration with the WGF, the NGAI formulated and standardized the in-depth 3rd edition of the International Gatka Rules book to establish Gatka soti as a systematic game.
In collaboration with the WGF, the NGAI formulated and standardized the in-depth 3rd edition of the International Gatka Rules book to establish Gatka soti as a systematic game.
- The NGAI and ISMAC are considering to establish an academic residential institute, “International Gatka Institute for Research and Training (IGIRT),” in SAS Nagar, Punjab, to conduct research and development activities related to Gatka and Sikh martial art.
- Following an MoU signed by WGF with Punjabi University Patiala in 2012, the Punjabi university introduced a one-year “Diploma in Gatka Training” course. The NGAI plans to introduce six/three-month certificate courses and online training at the proposed IGRIT. Specialized Gatka Training Centers (GTCs) will be established at the district/state level to provide proper training to players and officials.
- The Sikh Martial Art Research and Training Board (SMART Board) has been reconstituted to grant scholarships to research scholars studying Sikh martial art Gatka. This initiative aims to preserve the rich legacy of Gatka and revive this ancient art.
- The NGAI and ISMAC are considering to establish an academic residential institute, “International Gatka Institute for Research and Training (IGIRT),” in SAS Nagar, Punjab, to conduct research and development activities related to Gatka and Sikh martial art.
- A documentary film is in production, along with animation films on Sikh martial art Gatka, to highlight its historical significance, unique self-defense techniques, and Gatka training for children. Social media pages, websites, and a mobile Gatka App are active to disseminate awareness in the online world.
- To expand the reach of Gatka sport globally, WGF and AGF have been managing, regulating, and promoting national Gatka organizations worldwide. Several National Gatka Federations have already been formed in many countries, with more expected to be established in the future.
18. The NGAI has established state units in 23 states across India to promote Gatka as a sport within the country.
- The NGAI organized its 11th National Gatka (Sub-junior, Junior, Senior) Championship-2023-24 at Talkatora stadium New Delhi in October 2023.
- The WGF and AGF are planning to hold the first Asian Gatka Championship in 2024 and first World Gatka Championship in 2025.
- A “Vision Document-2030” was prepared in 2016 to modernize the playing and management of Gatka tournaments by incorporating the latest IT techniques and striving to include Gatka in the Olympic Games in the future.
- Gatka was included as a competitive sport by the administrative body of the Australian Sikh Games in 2019.
International Gatka Day is being celebrated every year since 2015. Besides, martial art Gatka demonstrations were being held during Republic Day as well as Independence Day programs at district headquarters in Punjab every year.
Once declared as diminishing art, Gatka is now flourishing at its own motherland and in demand to hold its demonstration at special occasions, celebrations, important events, marriages, national days like Independence Day and Republic Day.
Once declared as diminishing art, Gatka is now flourishing at its own motherland and in demand to hold its demonstration at special occasions, celebrations, important events, marriages, national days like Independence Day and Republic Day.
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