Gatka meet held at Poonch
STATE TIMES NEWS
POONCH: Under ‘My Youth My Pride’ programme of the J&K Sports Council (JKSC), Gatka Association of J&K organised competition at Indoor Complex, here on Tuesday.
The competition held in both boys and girls sections under the technical guidance of the qualified individuals.
“Around 60 participants were there in this newly introduced traditional sport in J&K. The response was encouraging and the spectators were thrilled with the exhibition of different fighting skills,” said Manager Sports Stadium, Poonch, Bashir Ahmed.
Earlier, the competition held in under-15, under-17 and under-19 age categories.
Principal of Government PG College, Jasbir Singh was the chief guest, who along with other guests felicitated the winners.
Earlier, Kabaddi, Cricket and Taekwondo competition were organised at Sports Stadium under ‘My Youth My Pride’ programme.