Punjab Gatka Association registers win for 7th consecutive time in Assam
PTC News Desk: In a proud moment for Punjab, Punjab Gatka Association registered win for 7th consecutive time in the National Gatka Championship organised by Gatka Federation of India from August 4 to 6, 2023 at Karanbir Nabin Chandra Indoor Stadium, Guwahati, Assam.
With the great pomp, Punjab Gatka Association achieved the distinction of becoming champion for the 7th time in a row by performing well.
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Divulging more details about the Punjab Gatka Association, Baljinder Singh Toor, General Secretary, Gatka Federation of India, said that about 1200 players from 22 states of India participated in the 7th National Gatka Championship.
Under-11, 14, 17, 19, 22, 25 and Under-28 matches were held for boys and girls, in which Punjab team stood first with 116 points, Delhi team stood second with 97 points and Haryana team registered third win with 31 points.
Similarly, in the girl’s competition, the Punjab team secured the first position with 98 points, followed by Delhi with 54 points and Haryana with 21 points.
Notably,Governor of Assam, Gulab Chand Kataria attended the opening ceremony on the first day of the championship as the Chief Guest.
While encouraging the students on the occasion he said that such sports competitions not only give the players an opportunity to meet and learn something from the players of other states, but also develop their talent to meet the challenges of the future.
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While various folk dances of Assam were performed on the occasion, the performance of traditional Gatka also enthralled everyone.
Federation President Harcharan Singh Bhullar IPS attended as a special guest on the occasion. Manvinder Singh Vicky, Jagdish Singh Kurali, Raghbir Singh Dehlon, Jagkiran Kaur Waraich, Jaswinder Singh Pabla were present on the occasion among others.
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