Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Martial Arts

National Gatka association to confer three prestigious annual Gatka awards: Grewal
Gatka Awards

National Gatka association to confer three prestigious annual Gatka awards: Grewal

CHANDIGARH: The National Gatka Association of India, affiliated with the World Gatka Federation, will confer three elite Gatka awards to renowned Gatka personalities, best players and coaches with shield, shawl and roll of honour who had made invaluable contributions in the field of martial art Gatka.

National Gatka Association to host first Federation Gatka Cup at Jalandhar from April 21-23
Martial Art

National Gatka Association to host first Federation Gatka Cup at Jalandhar from April 21-23

CHANDIGARH: Aiming to promote the Gatka sport across the country at a grass root level, the National Gatka Association of India (NGAI), an oldest registered national sports federation (NSF), will host the first Federation Gatka Cup, from April 21-23, 2023, at DAVIET Jalandhar, Punjab. The national tournament would witness participation from 15 states in the under-22 age category in which about 300 boys and girls would compete for the crown and medals.

World Cadet Judo Championship: India's Linthoi Chanambam clinches historic gold
Judo

World Cadet Judo Championship: India's Linthoi Chanambam clinches historic gold

NEW DELHI: Indian teenager Linthoi Chanambam claimed a historic gold at the World Cadet Judo Championship in Sarajevo, becoming the first from the country to win a medal in the tournament across any age group.

Mallakhamba, Yogasana to debut in National Games Gujarat 2022
Yoga Debut

Mallakhamba, Yogasana to debut in National Games Gujarat 2022

NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced on Wednesday that the National Games Gujarat 2022, will see a total of 36 sports and participation from all 28 States and eight Union Territories as it seeks to promote the theme, 'Sports for Unity'.

Surjit Hockey Society organized a great yoga session

Surjit Hockey Society organized a great yoga session

JALANDHAR: Prominent Surjit Hockey Society organized a grand function today on the occasion of International Yoga Day and more than 250 players practiced yoga here today at local Surjit Hockey Stadium, Burlton Park .

Khelo India Youth Games: Punjab boys and Chandigarh girls wins in Gatka competition
Khelo India

Khelo India Youth Games: Punjab boys and Chandigarh girls wins in Gatka competition

CHANDIGARH: In the 4th edition of Khelo India Youth Games organized by the Union Ministry of Sports and Youth Services at Panchkula, Haryana, Punjab won the overall championship in boys category, while Haryana finished second and New Delhi got third position. In girls' category, Chandigarh won the overall championship while Punjab came second and New Delhi girls third.

Gatka' maiden entry in Khelo India Youth Games will be center of special attraction
Khelo India

Gatka' maiden entry in Khelo India Youth Games will be center of special attraction

CHANDIGARH: Indian ancient martial art 'Gatka' competitions will be the center of special attraction during 4th Khelo India Youth Games to be held at Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex in Panchkula, Haryana from June 4 to June 13 in which boys and girls teams from 16 states will show their fighting skills from June 4 to June 6.

Tech Mahindra to be digital partner for Chess Olympiad, status of Global Chess League in suspense
CHESS LEAGUE

Tech Mahindra to be digital partner for Chess Olympiad, status of Global Chess League in suspense

CHENNAI: The International Chess Federation, popularly known as FIDE, said on Thursday that Indian software company Tech Mahindra Ltd has been onboarded as digital partner for the upcoming Chess Olympiad to be held at Mahabalipuram near here.

India face Korea in a must-win match for spot in title clash (preview)
Asia Cup hockey

India face Korea in a must-win match for spot in title clash (preview)

The defeat to Japan in the league phase following the draw against Pakistan came as a jolt to the make-shift Indian men's team at the Asia Cup here

Nadal survives Felix scare, sets up Djokovic blockbuster at French Open
French Open

Nadal survives Felix scare, sets up Djokovic blockbuster at French Open

Spanish stalwart Rafael Nadal -- winner of a record 21 majors and 13-time champion at Roland Garros -- won yet another thriller to set up a quarterfinal clash with Serbian world No. 1 Novak Djokovic at the French Open.

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