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| GFI constitutes state Gatka Association | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 1: With a view to promote the historical martial art Gatka in the state, Gatka Federation of India (GFI) today constituted its Jammu and Kashmir Gatka Association.
According to press release, GFI General Secretary Harjeet Singh Grewal announced the office bearers of newly framed state association nominating Manmeet Singh Amn and Hardip Singh Gill as its Chairman and vice-chairman respectively. Other office bearers include Ravinder Singh president, Ravinder Singh General Secretary, Rajinder Singh senior vice president Kashmir zone, Manjeet Singh vice president Kashmir zone, Tajinder Singh joint secretary, Amarjeet Singh finance secretary and Ranjit Singh technical director. Meanwhile GFI Joint Secretary Dr. Deep Singh said that it has been resolved by the apex organization, World Gatka Federation (WGF), that this traditional game would be included in the Olympics as it had already constituted its sports organizations in 32 countries.
Besides, Asian Gatka Federation (AGF) is going to organize its first Asian Gatka Cup in March next at Malaysia and World Gatka Cup by the end of next year.
He stressed that Gatka is a unique art to defend and display fighting skills and exercise self-control which is the best part of this time-tested martial art. "Gatka practice also meant to enable youth to stay healthy and agile by keeping them away from the menace of drug abuse and other intoxicants to lead a disciplined and pious life", he said. |
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