It will be held at Guru Nanak Defense and Sports Academy, Ratia from 15 to 17 October 2026. More than 1000 Gatka players from 25 states of the country are expected to participate in the championship.
Ratiya: With the aim of promoting the traditional martial art Gatka and providing a national platform to sports talents from across the country, the 10th National Sub Junior and Junior Gatka Championship will be organized in Ratia. This competition, organized by Gatka Association of Haryana in collaboration with Gatka Federation of India, will be held from 15 to 17 October 2026 at Guru Nanak Defense and Sports Academy, Ratia. More than 1000 Gatka players from 25 states of the country are expected to participate in the championship. There is an atmosphere of enthusiasm among sports lovers and Gatka players regarding this national event.
Players will show technique, agility and self-defense skills
In this three-day competition, talented players from different states will showcase their sporting ability, technique, agility and self-defense skills. The main objective of the competition is to give new identity to the traditional Indian martial art like Gatka at the national level, to encourage young players and to increase the interest of the new generation towards this sport. Along with this, players will also get an opportunity to hone their talent and learn from players from other states.
Swaran Singh said this is an important platform for traditional martial arts
Chairman of Gatka Association of Haryana, Swaran Singh said that the National Gatka Championship is not just a sports competition but is an important platform to advance the country’s traditional martial arts, discipline and sports spirit. He said that this event will help in identifying emerging sports talents and preparing them for national and other high level competitions in future.
Gatka increases self-confidence, concentration and discipline.
He said that Gatka plays an important role in developing confidence, concentration, discipline and physical efficiency in the players. National level competitions provide an opportunity to players to showcase their talent as well as understand the nuances of the game and improve their performance.
Ratia will get national recognition, sports culture will increase
By organizing this prestigious national competition in Ratia, the city will also get recognition across the country. The arrival of players and their accompanying representatives from different states will give a boost to sports activities in the region. This championship, which will last for three days, will give the message of traditional sports culture, mutual brotherhood, unity and sportsmanship. The organizers hope that this event will inspire the youth to join sports and carry forward the glorious tradition of Gatka.