Gatka Players From 21 States To Participate; Overnight Accommodation Arranged At 21 Locations Across Ratia City

Ratia: Preparations have been completed for the 10th National Sub-Junior and Junior Gatka Championship, scheduled to be held from October 15 to 17, 2026, at Rimpi Jindal Guru Nanak Defence and Sports Academy in Ratia. Organised by the Gatka Association of Haryana in collaboration with the Gatka Federation of India, the national-level competition is expected to witness the participation of Gatka players from 21 states across the country. More than 1,000 players and officials are expected to take part in the championship.

Players have started arriving in Ratia to participate in the national competition. Teams from various states are reaching the city by air, train and bus. The Gatka team from Telangana was the first to arrive at Guru Nanak Defence and Sports Academy. Players from Kerala, Jammu and Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Goa and several other states have also started arriving.

Gatka Federation General Secretary Reviews Preparations

Sardar Baljinder Singh Toor, General Secretary of the Gatka Federation of India, visited Guru Nanak Defence and Sports Academy in Ratia to inspect the preparations for the national championship. He reviewed the arrangements at the competition venue and received updates on the preparations and other event-related facilities.

Accommodation Arranged at 21 Locations

To ensure the convenience of players and officials arriving from different states, accommodation has been arranged at 21 locations across Ratia city. The organising committee has finalised arrangements for welcoming participants, providing accommodation and managing other essential requirements related to the competition. These arrangements aim to ensure a comfortable stay for all visiting players and officials.

Gatka Association of Haryana Welcomes Players

The Gatka Association of Haryana is warmly welcoming players and officials arriving from other states. Gurjeet Singh, Managing Director of Guru Nanak Defence and Sports Academy; Sumit Kumar, Head Coach; Jasbir Kaur, Principal; and Gagandeep Singh Malli were among those who welcomed the participants.

Championship to Promote Traditional Indian Martial Art

Swarn Singh Ratia, Chairman of the Gatka Association of Haryana, said the main objective of the national Gatka championship is to promote Gatka, India's traditional martial art, and provide young talent with an opportunity to showcase their abilities at the national level. The event also aims to encourage discipline, confidence and sportsmanship among players.

He said the three-day championship would give players from different states an opportunity to interact with one another, demonstrate their skills and share their experiences. The event is expected to play an important role in the development of Gatka and in identifying emerging talent.

The national championship in Ratia is expected to be a major attraction for sports enthusiasts and Gatka players. The matches will begin on October 15, with participants from across the country showcasing their talent, techniques and sporting skills.