Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 1: With a view to promote the historical martial art Gatka in the State, the Gatka Federation of India (GFI) has today constituted its State Gatka organization under the name and style of “Jammu and Kashmir Gatka Association”.
This was stated by Gatka Federation general secretary Harjeet Singh Grewal and joint secretary Dr Deep Singh. They said that it has been resolved by the apex organization, World Gatka Federation (WGF), that this traditional game would be included in the Olympics as it had already constituted its sports organizations in 32 countries. Besides, Asian Gatka Federation (AGF) is going to organize its first Asian Gatka Cup in March next at Malaysia and World Gatka Cup by the end of next year.
Grewal announced the office bearers of newly formed State association. Manmeet Singh Amn and Hardip Singh Gill are nominated as its Chairman and vice-chairman respectively, Ravinder Singh as president, Ravinder Singh as general secretary, Rajinder Singh as senior vice president Kashmir zone, Manjeet Singh as vice president Kashmir zone, Tajinder Singh as joint secretary, Amarjeet Singh as finance secretary and Ranjit Singh as technical director.
Speaking on the occasion Chairman Manmeet Singh Amn announced to organize training-cum-coaching camp for Gatka players as well as for coaches for two days on October 25 and 26.
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