A Memorial Day Weekend Gatka Tournament Built For Competition.
Jauhr-E-Shastar is an annual program at Gurdwara Sikh Association of Baltimore, held on Sunday of Memorial Day weekend with a structured tournament framework for disciplined, high-tempo Gatka match play.
Event Snapshot
Tournament Window
Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend (Annual)
Host Venue
Gurdwara Sikh Association of Baltimore
Competition Style
Structured Gatka tournament format
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Sunday Schedule
One full tournament day: morning check-in, all-day competition, nighttime awards.
Jauhr-E-Shastar takes place on Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, with spinning and fighting from day into night.
Sunday Morning
Check-In + Bracket Confirmation
Competitor check-in opens in the morning with final confirmations before matches begin.
Sunday Daytime
Spinning + Fighting Rounds
Spinning and fighting run throughout the day in a continuous tournament format.
Sunday Night
Tournament Finish + Awards
The tournament wraps at nighttime, followed by awards for the winning players.
Tournament Principles
Designed for fair outcomes, athlete growth, and high-level execution.
Jauhr-E-Shastar follows a clear competition model with transparent judging standards and a strong community environment.
Transparent Judging
Rules-first officiating, clear scoring, and review pathways for disputed moments.
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Match operations prioritize controlled contact, discipline, and safe conduct.
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Community-backed environment where competitors, coaches, and families engage together.
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