World Gatka Federation

Private Body Moves to Get Trade Mark of Sikh Martial Art Gatka; WGF and NGAI Object Strongly

The National Gatka Association of India (NGAI) and World Gatka Federation (WGF) have strongly condemned the move by a private proprietor limited firm for getting registration of patent of trade mark of Sikh martial art and Gatka and said Gatka is an ancient traditional art inherited from Sikh Gurus and nobody has any right to get it patented.

Punjabi University wins All India inter-University Gatka Championship

In individual single stick event (men) Simranjit Singh and Gurpreet Singh of Punjabi University got Gold and Silver medals respectively whereas Jasvir Singh of GNDU and Samarpal Singh of SGGS World University Fatehgarh Sahib won Bronze medals.

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) inter college Gatka tournament on Sept 5

Amritsar, Punjab (August 31, 2014): Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) Amritsar is going to organize its' inter-college Gatka tournament at university campus grounds on September 5. The opening ceremony will be held at 9 am. All men and women Gatka teams from various colleges affiliated with GNDU could take part in this martial art event.

Asian Gatka cup to be held in next February in Malaysia

Patiala, Punjab (August 03, 2014) : With a view to promote martial art Gatka at international level, Asian Gatka Federation (AGF) has decided to organise its first Asian Gatka cup in February next at Malaysia. This was announced by AGF president S.P. Singh Oberoi during the concluding ceremony of three day Gatka refresher course held at Punjabi University Patiala.

Android App to promote Sikh martial art Gatka globally

Patiala, Punjab (January 10, 2014): World Gatka Federation President Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa MP launched a first ever dynamic mobile Gatka application to promote traditional martial art globally through cyber world.

Punjabi University to host inter-versity Gatka Tournament from Jan. 8

Chandigarh/ Punjab (December 29, 2013): It is learnt taht the Punjabi University Patiala will be hosting second all India Inter-University Gatka (Men & Women) tournament-2013 from January 8 to January 10, 2014 at university campus in which more than dozen university Gatka teams would participate.

Punjabi University Patiala launches one year diploma course in Gatka

Patiala, Punjab (October 20, 2013): It is learnt that with a view to inculcate depth and breadth of professional coaching in martial art Gatka, the Punjabi University Patiala have launched first of its kind one year diploma course in Gatka from this academic year under an MOU signed between the University and World Gatka Federation (WGF) recently.

Punjabi University and World Gatka Federation inks MOU for advancement in academic opportunities and sports cooperation

Patiala, Punjab (August 21, 2013): It is learnt that on August 20, 2013 Punjabi University Patiala and World Gatka Federation (WGF) today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to foster collaboration for advancement in academic opportunities and sports cooperation in order to promote, standardize and revive indigenous martial art Gatka as a recognized game at international level.