INDIANA, US—The 12th annual Yudh 2014 Gatka tournament was held this past weekend in Greenwood, Indiana. Teams from various parts of the country, and around the world, arrived here to take part in different aspects of Gatka, the Sikh martial arts.
The entire tournament was broadcast online live.
Started in Toronto just 12 years ago, Yudh has established itself as the annual tournament drawing teams from various parts of the world. In addition, the competition has helped build enthusiasm for Gatka in Sikh youth.
This year’s winners include –
Men’s Open Fighting (Soti) :
1.) Harjas Singh (NJ)
2.) Dalbir Singh (NJ)
3.) Sukhwinder “Udna” Singh/Sukha (CA)
Men’s Open Spinning (Double Kirpana):
1.) Sukhwinder “Udna” Singh/Sukha (CA)
2.) Manmeet Singh Khalsa (CA)
Women’s Open Fighting (Soti)
1.) Kirandeep Kaur (NJ)
2.) Tajinder Kaur (IND)
Men’s 17-U Fighting (Soti)
1.) Harjot Singh (CA)
2.) Manroop Singh (CA)
Men’s 17-U Spinning (Jaal)
1.) Karndeep Singh (CA)
2.) Pargat Singh (TOR)
