Punjab Gatkabaz emerge national champions, Chhattisgarh players win hearts as runners-up in 13th national Gatka championship

The 13th National Gatka Championship 2025, organized by the National Gatka Association of India (NGAI), concluded today in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, with a spectacular display of traditional martial artistry and sporting excellence.

- Baljit Singh Brar

After three days of intense competition, Punjab Gatkabaz were crowned overall champions, while the Chhattisgarh contingent captured hearts with their spirited performance, clinching the runners-up title through sheer determination, precision, and perseverance. In the boys' category, Punjab secured the first position with exceptional skill and technique, followed by Chhattisgarh in second place, while Haryana and Uttarakhand shared the third position. In the girls' category, Chhattisgarh's players delivered an outstanding performance to claim the first position, Chandigarh stood second and Punjab and Haryana jointly took the third spot. Chhattisgarh'