Five-Year-Old Fateh Singh Gill Becomes World Martial Arts Champion on Skates
At just five years old, Fateh Singh Gill from Amritsar, Punjab has made history as the first child to win a gold medal in Gatka on Skates at the World Martial Art Games 2026 in Pattaya, Thailand.
By News Rush Point Desk

At just five years old, Fateh Singh Gill from Amritsar, Punjab has made history as the first child to win a gold medal in Gatka on Skates at the World Martial Art Games 2026 in Pattaya, Thailand. This prodigious martial artist's journey began when he was only two years old, with his parents noticing his exceptional hand movements and nurturing his interest. Fateh has since won numerous international titles, including the World Grand Prix Fit Kid and Mr. Universal Fit Kid in Europe at the age of 3.5. Navpreet Kaur, Fateh's mother, shares their journey, the sacrifices made, and the importance of recognizing a child's natural abilities. During pregnancy, Navpreet's mother advised her to do good deeds for the benefit of her future child. The family also visited a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra where Fateh showed an early interest in religious music and prayers. It was Fateh's father Ramandeep Singh who first noticed his special hand movements at the age of two, and customized a kirpan for him to practice Gatka. Despite the challenges of training through cold winter months and traveling internationally, Fateh's family has been instrumental in supporting his dreams.
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