WORLD GATKA FEDERATION SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES HISTORIC 1ST INTERNATIONAL VIRSA SAMBHAL GATKA CHAMPIONSHIP IN EULESS, TEXAS
Los Angeles/Sep 21, 2026
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EULESS, TX — Sept 20th— The World Gatka Federation (WGF), the global governing body for the traditional Sikh martial art, has successfully hosted its landmark 1st International Virsa Sambhal Gatka Championship. The tournament took place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Gurdwara Sikh Sangat in Euless, Texas.This historic international mega-event was jointly organized and overseen by the World Gatka Federation and the Management Committee of Gurdwara Sikh Sangat, Euless, Texas, led by WGF Chairman Kalvinder Singh Rai, Gatka Federation USA leadership, and WGF General Secretary Dr. Deep Singh.
International Gatka Refresher Course Enhances Global Standards
Prior to the tournament, on Friday, September 11, 2026, the WGF held its first-ever International Gatka Refresher Course. Designed to elevate technical proficiency among referees, judges, and technical officials, the course standardized global rules onto a single platform to build a highly skilled officiating cadre for future international competitions.Dr. Deep Singh emphasized that ongoing technical workshops and referee refresher courses remain vital to expanding and standardizing Gatka worldwide.
Dignitaries, Certificates of Recognition, and Gratitude
The championship was honored by the presence of Chief Guests Swaranjit Singh Khalsa (the first Sikh Mayor of Norwich, Connecticut) and Kalvinder Singh Rai (Chairman, World Gatka Federation), who presented awards to the champions and podium finishers across all age categories.During the event, Mayor Swaranjit Singh Khalsa presented Certificates of Recognition to Championship Coordinators S. Gurdeep Singh (Secretary, Gurdwara Sikh Sangat Euless) and Harveer Singh in appreciation of their dedication and service to the community. The WGF extended its deep gratitude to President Gurvinder Kaur Sandhu, the Board of Trustees, the Board of Directors, and the local congregation of Gurdwara Sikh Sangat, Euless, for their generous hosting and support.
Official Tournament Results
Competitions strictly followed the official international rules established by the World Gatka Federation, overseen by a certified panel of international referees and judges.
Under-14 Singh Category
- Single Soti Fight: 1st: Jaskirat Singh | 2nd: Sahib Singh | 3rd: Zorawar Singh
- Individual Demonstration: 1st: Zorawar Singh (HSGA) | 2nd: Sirtaj Singh | 3rd: Mani Singh (Dallas, TX)
Under-14 Kaur Category
- Single Soti Fight: 1st: Myra Kaur | 2nd: Sahib Kaur | 3rd: Tanreej Kaur
- Individual Demonstration: 1st: Pavit Kaur | 2nd: Puneet Kaur | 3rd: Tanreej Kaur
Under-18 Singh Category
- Single Soti Fight: 1st: Samarjeet Singh | 2nd: Pahulteg Singh | 3rd: Bhavtar Singh
Under-18 Kaur Category
- Single Soti Fight: 1st: Harnidh Kaur | 2nd: Harnoor Kaur | 3rd: Anshjyot Kaur
Under-22 Singh Category
- Single Soti Fight: 1st: Amritpal Singh | 2nd: Harvir Singh | 3rd: Saurav S. Jindal (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Under-22 Kaur Category
- Single Soti Fight: 1st: Gurvinder Kaur (Kansas) | 2nd: Jasjyot Kaur (NY) | 3rd: Simarpreet Kaur (Melbourne, Australia)
Special Awards
- Fair Play Award: Gurnoor Singh (Euless, TX, USA)
- Best Player (Singh Category): Harnidh Singh
- Best Player (Kaur Category): Gurkeerat Kaur (Kansas, USA)
Key Organizers & Dignitaries Present
Key organizers, senior coaches, certified referees, and community leaders present during the championship included:
Kalvinder Singh Rai (Chairman, WGF / Gatka Federation USA)
- Dr. Deep Singh (General Secretary, WGF)
- S. Gagandeep Singh Bareli (U.S. Tournament Coordinator)
- S. Jaskirat Singh (Finance Secretary)
- Karanveer Singh (Malton Gatka Akhara)
- Harbhajan Singh (North Carolina)
- Jasved Singh (New York)
- Sarbjit Kaur (Sikh Activis, NY)
- Gurvinder Kaur Sandhu (President, Gurdwara Sikh Sangat Euless)
- Board of Trustees & Leadership: Balbir Singh Bains, Amarjeet Singh Khalsa, Amarjeet Singh, Kirpal Singh Bhogal, Bahadur Singh Gill
- Board of Directors: Tajinder Singh Maan, Har Mohinder Singh, Amritpal Singh, Dilpal Singh, Diljeet Singh, Jasvir Kaur
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