Harjeet Singh Grewal, President of World Gatka Federation, MP and President of Gatka Federation UK Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi and other members inaugurating 11th UK National Gatka Championship at Cardiff, Wales in UK.
London, September 16, 2025 – The 11th UK National Gatka Championship concluded on a high note near Cardiff, Wales showcasing the traditional Sikh martial art skills with passion and flair. Gatka players from seven prominent Gatka Akharas displayed electrifying skills, thrilling the audience with their lightning-fast strikes, moves and graceful techniques.
Chief guest Harjeet Singh Grewal, President of the World Gatka Federation (WGF) and National Gatka Association of India (NGAI), inaugurated the championship alongside Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, Member of Parliament from Slough and President of the Gatka Federation UK, Jagbir Singh Jagga Chakar, President of Wales Kabaddi Club, and Jaspal Singh Dhesi and Kewal Singh Randeva of Haveli Hotel Pontyclun.
MP Tan Dhesi announced the results. He is Chairman of the influential House of Commons Defence Committee. He said the annual tournaments highlighted the growing enthusiasm for Gatka sport among the UK’s younger generation.
UK National Gatka Championship: Roop Kaur, Navjot Singh, Gurdeep Singh Win Top Titles
In the championship all the competitions were held in Farrie-Soti (individual events). In the girls category, Roop Kaur of Akali Phoola Singh Gatka Akhara Coventry secured first place. She defeated her teammate Manroop Kaur. The third prize went to Rihanna Kaur of Baba Banda Singh Gatka Akhara Gravesend.
In the boys category, Navjot Singh of Baba Fateh Singh Gatka Akhara Woolwich emerged victorious. He won against fellow Akhara player Jashan Singh. Dharam Singh and Tejveer Singh, both from Akali Phoola Singh Gatka Akhara Coventry, shared the third spot.
In the men’s category, Gurdeep Singh of Jangi Horses Club Wolverhampton claimed first position after overcoming Kuldeep Singh of Baba Banda Singh Gatka Akhara Gravesend. Anmoldeep Singh and Nihal Singh, both representing Baba Mitt Singh Gatka Akhara Wolverhampton, jointly bagged third place.
Gatka Federation Awards Winners, MP Dhesi Pledges Support
The Gatka Federation UK honoured all the winners with medals and trophies. They awarded every participating Gatka Akhara a generous cash prize of £1,000. This is to strengthen training facilities and encourage wider participation.
Harjeet Singh Grewal spoke at the event. He applauded MP Dhesi for his relentless efforts. MP Dhesi has been organizing Gatka competitions and promoting Gatka in the UK since 2013. He assured the UK Federation of full support from the WGF and NGAI in further elevating the sport in Britain.
In his address, MP Dhesi congratulated all the participants and volunteers. He expressed gratitude to the Gurdwara management committees of Swansea and Cardiff. Their vital role made the event a resounding success.
Among the dignitaries present on the occasion included Herman Singh Johal, General Secretary of Gatka Federation UK, Khushwant Singh and Jit Singh Arora from Swansea Gurdwara committee, Sangat Singh Garib from Cardiff Gurdwara committee, Kuldeep Singh Padda, Tarjeet Singh Sandhu, Gurnam Nijjar, Jeetpal Sidhu, Parminder Sujapur, Randhir Randawa, Balbir Brar, Saheb Singh Dhesi, Taran Singh Nihang of Cardiff, Manpreet Singh Badhni Kalan, Akaal Channel team, Amanjeet Singh Sikh Channel, Amanjit Singh Khaira of Jan Shakti News and others.
