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Punjab Emerges Victorious at the 12th National Gatka Championship

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1 year ago

June 16, 2025

The three-day 12th National Gatka (Men and Women) Championship, hosted by the National Gatka Association of India (NGAI), wrapped up on Sunday at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. The event saw an energetic turnout with over 500 players participating from men’s and women’s teams across 14 states.

Justice (Retd) Talwant Singh, a former judge of the Delhi High Court, served as the Chief Guest, while Bibi Ranjit Kaur, a member of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, attended as the Guest of Honour. They had the honor of presenting medals and trophies to the victorious teams.

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In his speech, Justice Singh urged the athletes to focus on training as professional Gatkebaaz, emphasizing the importance of preserving the cultural and martial traditions of this ancient Sikh martial art. He praised NGAI’s endeavors in promoting Gatka on both national and international platforms.

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NGAI President Harjeet Singh Grewal expressed his heartfelt thanks to all participants, guests, and officials for their contributions to making the championship a tremendous success. Notable attendees included Manmohan Singh Jolly, Dr. Tejinder Pal Singh Nalwa, and Sukhchain Singh Kalsani.

Official results revealed that Punjab’s girls’ team claimed the championship trophy, with Chandigarh and Haryana finishing as runner-up and third place, respectively. In the boys’ division, Punjab also took the overall championship, followed by Chhattisgarh in the runner-up position and Uttarakhand in third place.

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Entertainment

Cristiano Ronaldo Marries Longtime Partner Georgina Rodriguez

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4 days ago

August 14, 2026

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Sports: Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime partner, Georgina Rodriguez, in a private ceremony.

Ronaldo reportedly tied the knot with Georgina on Tuesday, August 11. The couple surprised fans by sharing an official wedding photo on social media.

The picture shows Ronaldo and Georgina holding hands while wearing their wedding rings. The couple appeared happy as they marked the special occasion.

The wedding took place in Cascais, a picturesque coastal town near Portugal’s capital, Lisbon. The ceremony was kept extremely private, with only their five children reportedly attending the occasion.

Ronaldo and Georgina first met in Madrid in 2016. They have been together for nearly a decade.

The couple has five children: Cristiano Jr., twins Eva and Mateo, Alana Martina, and Bella Esmeralda.

Ronaldo is one of the most decorated footballers in the world. He has scored a record 146 goals for Portugal in international football and has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award five times.

He recently represented Portugal at the FIFA World Cup, making it the sixth World Cup of his career. At club level, Ronaldo currently plays for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.

He is expected to return to action when the new domestic season begins on Saturday.

Sports

India Wins Two Silver Medals at Commonwealth Games

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3 weeks ago

July 29, 2026

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Sports:India added two more silver medals to its Commonwealth Games tally as Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur delivered impressive performances.

Gulveer Singh created history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal in the men’s 10,000m event. He finished second with a time of 27:49.78, while Australia’s Kai Robinson won gold.

In weightlifting, Harjinder Kaur claimed the silver medal in the women’s 69kg category. The 29-year-old improved on her bronze medal from the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games and earned India’s seventh weightlifting medal at the Games.

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India Opens Medal Account at Commonwealth Games as Jhandu Kumar Wins Bronze

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3 weeks ago

July 25, 2026

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Glasgow: India opened its medal account at the Commonwealth Games after para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar won the bronze medal in the men’s heavyweight event on Friday.

The 28-year-old athlete, who is affected by polio, delivered a strong performance in the competition. Jhandu successfully lifted 181 kg in his first attempt.

He then lifted 190 kg in his second attempt. He attempted 196 kg in his final lift but was unable to complete it.

He finished with a total of 130.9 points to secure the bronze medal. Nigeria’s Idris Rilwan won the gold medal with 132.8 points.

Great Britain’s Matthew Harding claimed the silver medal with 131 points. Another Indian athlete, Sudhir, finished sixth with 114.1 points in the same event.

Earlier on the opening day of the Games, Indian para powerlifter Ashok Malik narrowly missed a medal after finishing fourth.

Jhandu Kumar’s bronze medal gave India its first medal of the Commonwealth Games.