The prestigious “Indian Combat League – Season 10” was successfully organized at the Boxing Hall, Parade Ground Stadium, Dehradun, under the aegis of the National Martial Arts Committee – India® (NMAC-India).

The grand event witnessed the participation of over 200 athletes representing 18 states across India, displaying remarkable skill, discipline, and sportsmanship throughout the competition.

🎯 Event Highlights

The tournament was inaugurated by Chief Guest – IPS Rajeev Swaroop, IGP Garhwal Range (Dehradun).
The Closing Ceremony was graced by Chief Guest – Mr. Mahesh Negi, President, Uttarakhand Olympic Association, who felicitated the winners and lauded their exceptional performances.

Special Guests included:

  • Mr. Harish Kothari – PRO to the Chief Minister, Uttarakhand
  • Master B.K. Bharat – President, Asian Martial Arts Games Committee
  • Prof. Krishna Gopal – HOD, Medical College, Meerut

All dignitaries appreciated the rising popularity of martial arts in India and encouraged youth to adopt sports as a way of life.

🛡️ Technical & Organizational Leadership

The event operated seamlessly under the Technical Head – Mohammad Sami.

Judging & Referee Panel:

  • Judges: Prachi (Uttarakhand), Mohammad Salman (Hyderabad), Udit Rishi (Delhi)
  • Chief Referee: Mohammad Saeed
  • Central Referee: Sushil Sharma
  • Referees: Ravinder Jakhar (Haryana), Vikram Singh (Uttar Pradesh), Preeti Sarkar (Assam)

The competition was energetically hosted by Arpita Kundu Jakhar (Haryana), whose dynamic presence added vibrancy to the event.

🏆 Organizing Committee

  • Organising Secretary: RK Bharat - CEO, Indian Combat League
  • President (NMAC-India): Mr. Satish Joshi

The league was conducted under the supervision of NMAC-India, which is officially affiliated with the Asian Martial Arts Games Committee, World Martial Arts Games Committee, and TAFISA (The Association For International Sport for All) – an organization recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

The Indian Combat League aims to promote Traditional, Contact, and Sports Martial Arts across India, inspiring youth towards discipline, self-defense, and leadership through the power of sport.

💬 Leadership Remarks

Mr. Satish Joshi, President – NMAC India, stated:

“The Indian Combat League provides a national platform for Indian martial artists to showcase their skill and spirit. Our goal is to place Indian martial arts on the world combat map and empower athletes to represent India globally.”

Master B.K. Bharat, President – Asian Martial Arts Games Committee, added:

“This event reflects the growing strength of martial arts in India. Beyond being a sport, it’s a medium of character building, self-defense, and national pride.”

📍 About NMAC-India

The National Martial Arts Committee – India® (NMAC-India) is a non-political, non-profit national organization dedicated to promoting martial arts, fitness, and self-defense education throughout India.

Officially affiliated with the Asian Martial Arts Games Committee, World Martial Arts Games Committee, and TAFISA (recognized by IOC), NMAC-India continuously works to unify diverse martial art systems under one national platform by organizing national and international championships, seminars, and training programs.