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CHANDIGARH: Displaying best skills, precision and true martial spirit Punjab once again proved its dominance by clinching the overall Gatka championship at the 2nd National Cultural Pythian Games–2025 here held at Bengaluru City University campus, Karnataka. Haryana secured the runner-up position making the event a gripping showcase of India’s traditional martial art Gatka which was one of the key attractions of the Pythian Games. 

SAS NAGAR: The Punjab Government today gave a grand reception to World Champion cricketers Harleen Deol and Amanjot Kaur on their arrival at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Mohali. The duo, members of India’s first-ever Women’s World Cup–winning team, were accorded a warm welcome by the State Government, District Administration, and Sports Department amid festive celebrations, drums, and cheers.

CHANDIGARH: The apex national Gatka organisation, National Gatka Association of India (NGAI), affiliated with World Gatka Federation, is all set to host the 2nd Federation Gatka Cup–2025 at Bengaluru City University, Karnataka from November 7 to 9 bringing together India’s finest young Gatka warriors for a thrilling martial showdown. 

NEW DELHI: Wicketkeeper-batter and vice-captain Rishabh Pant has made a return to India’s squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa, starting on November 14 in Kolkata.