HISTORIC MILESTONE IN EULESS, TEXAS! ⚔️The World Gatka Federation (WGF) has officially wrapped up the 1st International Virsa Sambhal Gatka Champions

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Athletes from around the globe brought high energy, incredible skill, and rich Sikh heritage to the battle arena, making this historic event an unforgettable success!

HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE​

• World-Class Officiating: Preceded by the first-ever International Gatka Refresher Course to standardize global competition standards.
• Honoring Excellence: Chief Guest Mayor Swaranjit Singh Khalsa (Norwich, CT) & WGF Chairman Kalvinder Singh Fresno presented awards to top finishers and community coordinators.
• Community Power: A heartfelt thank you to President Gurvinder Kaur Sandhu, the Board, and the Gurdwara Sikh Sangat congregation for their incredible hospitality!

CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS ​

Under-14 Category​

• Singh Single Soti: 1st: Jaskirat Singh | 2nd: Sahib Singh | 3rd: Zorawar Singh
• Singh Demo: 1st: Zorawar Singh | 2nd: Sirtaj Singh | 3rd: Mani Singh
• Kaur Single Soti: 1st: Myra Kaur | 2nd: Sahib Kaur | 3rd: Tanreej Kaur
• Kaur Demo: 1st: Pavit Kaur | 2nd: Puneet Kaur | 3rd: Tanreej Kaur

Under-18 Category​

• Singh Single Soti: 1st: Samarjeet Singh | 2nd: Pahulteg Singh | 3rd: Bhavtar Singh
• Kaur Single Soti: 1st: Harnidh Kaur | 2nd: Harnoor Kaur | 3rd: Anshjyot Kaur

Under-22 Category​

• Singh Single Soti: 1st: Amritpal Singh | 2nd: Harvir Singh | 3rd: Saurav S. Jindal (Canada)
• Kaur Single Soti: 1st: Gurvinder Kaur (Kansas) | 2nd: Jasjyot Kaur (NY) | 3rd: Simarpreet Kaur (Australia)

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS​

• Fair Play Award: Gurnoor Singh (Euless, TX)
• Best Player (Singh): Harnidh Singh
• Best Player (Kaur): Gurkeerat Kaur (Kansas, USA)

Congratulations to all the champions, participating akharas, refree panel, and dedicated organizers who elevated our traditional martial art on the world stage!