RICHMOND HILL, NY (TIP):  Sardar Daler Singh trained Gatka players were honored by Keith Felsenfeld, Chief of Staff of NYC Councilwoman Linda Lee at Gurdwara Baba Makhan Shah Lubana Sikh Center in America on August 17, 2025. Gatka team president Daler Singh was specially honored.  S. Harpreet Singh Toor thanked the management committee of Gurdwara Baba Makhan Shah Lubana Sikh Center and S. Daler Singh.

Explaining the importance of Gatka, Mr. Toor said that Gatka is the martial art of the Sikhs, which includes the art of confrontation with enemies. Nihang Singhs are experts in this art. Gatka is not just a 3-letter word but represents the entire Sikh martial arts. Sikh martial art is that great heritage art of India that taught the oppressed people to live life with self-respect. Considering Gatka only as a game or associating it only with the art of war is like narrowing its vast scope. Gatka training begins with the technique and its reflection is seen in the lifestyle of a person.

Master Mohinder Singh, a founding President of the Gurdwara also spoke on the occasion. All the members of the managing committee of Gurdwara Baba Makhan Shah Lubana Sikh Center were present on this occasion.

(Story and photos by Baldev Singh of BJ Video)