SGPC President Dhami unveils International Sikh Martial Art Council’s annual calendar

AMRITSAR: President of Shiromani Gurudwara  Prabandhak Committee Harjinder Singh Dhami,  unveiled the much-awaited annual calendar of the International Sikh Martial Art Council in Amritsar. The calendar is launched every year for self-defence training of Sikh youth in the country.

SGPC President Dhami underlined the  ‘role of martial arts in Sikh history and heritage, urging every member of the Sikh Qaum, irrespective of age or gender, to embrace and practice this traditional art

form for self-defense.’  Rajinder Singh Mehta, General Secretary, lauded SGPC’s commendable efforts in promoting ‘Shastra Vidya’ in its educational institutions. He praised HS Grewal, President International Sikh Martial Arts Council (ISMAC), for his  contributions for promotion and preservation of Gatka.

Harjeet Singh Grewal, who is also serving as the President of National Gatka Association (NGAI), provided a detailed  briefing to Advocate Dhami and Rajinder Singh Mehta regarding the Gatka annual calendar’s significance. Grewal highlighted that apart from featuring Desi-English months including Sangrand, Amavasya, and Purnmasi, the calendar aims to enlightened those present

on the occasion, about the holistic benefits associated with actively engaging in Gatka as part of daily lives.

The annual calendar launch event was attended by Executive Member Indramohan Singh Lakhmirwala, Secretary NGAI Pratap Singh,   Finance Secretary Baljit Singh, Vice President,  Inderjodh Singh, Vice President of the Gatka Association of Punjab, Sarabjit Singh, NGAI, and national coaches Yograj Singh Bhambri and Mandeep Singh Zirakpur, Sherry Singh, and Harsimran Singh. (Gatka Martial Art photos credit-Shutterstock and Pinterest)