Norwich and Connecticut Officially Recognize Historic Miri-Piri Day as Sikh Veterans Day Amidst Grand Celebrations

August 29, 2026

Norwich and the State of Connecticut officially recognized Miri-Piri Day Sikh Veterans Day during a grand celebration at Norwich City Hall. The event honored Sikh history, warriors and community service, and featured proclamations, Gatka heritage, a Maharaja Ranjit Singh sculpture unveiling, and special awards.

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

March 15, 2019

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

March 26, 2015

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.

Punjabi University wins All India inter-University Gatka Championship

March 26, 2015

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

August 31, 2014

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

August 3, 2014

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

January 10, 2014

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.

Android App to promote Sikh martial art Gatka globally

January 10, 2014

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

December 30, 2013

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

October 20, 2013

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.