Archive · 15 Dec 2025
NGAI Certifies Gatka Officials to Raise Standards
The National Gatka Association of India (NGAI) recently held a course to train and certify officials for the traditional martial sport of Gatka.
This certification will help ensure that only well-trained referees and judges oversee national competitions.
The NGAI President, Advocate Harjeet Singh Grewal, emphasized the importance of this step to maintain fairness and discipline in Gatka tournaments.
The next training course will be held in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, in January.
Additionally, an updated rulebook for Gatka will soon be published, reflecting recent reforms and insights from competitions.
Participants from various states praised the course for enhancing their understanding of officiating protocols and competition management.
The NGAI aims to continue these programs across the country to widen the pool of trained officials and elevate Gatka to international standards.
NGAI conducted a national certification drive for Gatka officials to professionalize officiating standards.
Certified referees and judges will be required to officiate at national-level competitions.
The next National Gatka Refresher Course will be held in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, in January.
An updated fifth edition of the World Gatka Federation International Rulebook will soon be published.
Participants praised the course for enhancing their understanding of officiating protocols and competition management.
- Who
- National Gatka Association of India (NGAI)
- What
- Conducted a national certification drive for Gatka officials
- When
- Recently concluded, next course in January
- Where
- India, next course in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- To professionalize officiating standards and ensure uniform interpretation of rules
- Organization
- National Gatka Association of India (NGAI)
- Event
- National Gatka Refresher Course
- Certification Purpose
- Professionalizing officiating standards in Gatka
- Next Course Location
- Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
- Next Course Date
- January
- Rulebook Edition
- Fifth edition
- Rulebook Publisher
- World Gatka Federation