Gatka
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Gatka is a South Asian martial art most commonly practised in the Punjab region. Though today generally identified with Punjabi Sikhs, it has traditionally been practiced by other ethno-cultural groups in Pakistan such as the Tanolis and Hindkowans.[1]
The word gatka properly refers to the wooden sticks which were originally used for sparring in this sport although now a range of other weapons are also employed.
Gatka can be practiced either as a contact sport (khel) or ritual/ceremonial demonstration (rasmi).
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Noted Hindko language folksinger Lala Sarwar passes away". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-12-16.