Ratia, 15 November (Advocate Gurpreet Singh Mander):- A 15-day Gatka training camp was organised by Shaheed Akali Baba Phula Singh Gatka Academy with the support of Sikh Mission Haryana (SGPC) and Gurdwara Baba Vishwakarma Sahib. The concluding ceremony was held, during which around 50 children and young people who participated in the camp and received Gatka training were honoured.
Among those present on the occasion were SGPC member Bibi Amarjeet Kaur, Sikh Mission Haryana in-charge Sukhwinder Singh, senior vice-president of Haryana Sikh Panthak Dal Harpal Singh Aharwan, preacher Maninderjit Singh, Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee members Iqbal Singh Khokhar, Kaka Singh Ladhuvas and Gurmel Singh Sahanal, Gurdwara Baba Vishwakarma Sahib President Kashmir Singh, Major Singh, Avtar Singh, Gurmeet Singh and Swaran Singh.
At the beginning of the programme, children demonstrated their Gatka skills, which were appreciated by those present. While conducting the programme, Happy Singh Sethi said that, through the joint efforts of Sikh organisations, the Gatka training camp was organised from 31 October to 14 November to connect children and young people with the traditional martial art. A large number of young participants took part enthusiastically. He added that Gurdwara Baba Vishwakarma Sahib regularly organises religious and social activities.
During the concluding ceremony, Sikh Mission honoured the children and young participants. The management committee of Gurdwara Baba Vishwakarma Sahib also honoured Gatka coaches Jashandeep Singh, Kamaljit Singh and Sagar Singh, along with the SGPC and HSGMC members, the Sikh Mission Haryana in-charge and staff members who attended the programme, by presenting siropas and mementoes.
On the occasion, Sikh Mission Haryana (SGPC) presented a weapons kit to Shaheed Akali Baba Phula Singh Gatka Academy. At the conclusion of the programme, Sikh Mission Haryana in-charge Sukhwinder Singh appreciated the camp and assured all possible support for organising more Gurmat-related camps in the future.
Among those present were Granthi Sabha President Hakam Singh, Narender Singh Tohana, Manjit Singh Khalsa, Balkar Singh, Giani Maan Singh, Malkit Singh, Singh Ajrana and other distinguished persons.
