Ministerial Audience at Swarnim Sankul-2, Gandhinagar
Photo 1 (Ministerial Audience): Hon'ble Minister Smt. Darshnaben Mukeshbhai Vaghela felicitating the Gujarat team alongside the monumental 15-foot Overall Champion Trophy. Swarnim Sankul-2
Gandhinagar, Gujarat — In a historic and inspiring ceremony, the Hon’ble Minister of State for Urban Development and Urban Housing, Smt. Darshnaben Mukeshbhai Vaghela, extended a warm reception to the victorious Gujarat martial arts delegation at her official office in Swarnim Sankul-2, Gandhinagar.
The delegation called upon the Hon'ble Minister following an exceptional display of martial prowess at the 6th National Martial Arts Games held in the holy city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, in December 2005. Demonstrating unmatched stamina, technical discipline, and combative excellence across multiple traditional and modern martial arts events, the students and players of Gujarat clinched a staggering tally of gold, silver, and bronze medals.
“Bringing home the monumental 15-foot Overall Championship Trophy from Ujjain reflects the unwavering discipline, character, and fighting spirit of Gujarat's youth. Our government takes immense pride in your accomplishments and will continue encouraging our student-athletes to excel nationally and globally.”
— Smt. Darshnaben Mukeshbhai Vaghela, Minister of State, Urban Development & Housing
The centerpiece of the glorious campaign was the grand 15-foot Overall Champion Trophy, one of the tallest and most prestigious sports honors awarded in Indian martial arts history. Outperforming formidable teams from states across the country, the Gujarat team secured the apex position on the points tally, cementing the state's status as a powerhouse of martial arts training.
Photo 2 (Student Champions): Smt. Darshnaben Vaghela interacting personally with young medalists, coaches, and student athletes at the Secretariat. Secretariat Audience
During the interaction at Swarnim Sankul-2, Minister Smt. Darshnaben Vaghela took keen interest in hearing the tournament experiences of the young boys and girls who represented Gujarat. She lauded the mentors and technical coaches under the leadership of Grandmaster Gajanand Rajput for their continuous devotion to building self-defense skills, discipline, and healthy living among school and college students across urban and rural Gujarat.
Photo 3 (Championship Arena): Gujarat players and coaches with the iconic 15-foot Overall Champion Trophy at Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh (Dec 2005). Ujjain, M.P.
Highlights: 6th National Martial Arts Games (Ujjain 2005)
The delegation expressed sincere thanks to Minister Smt. Darshnaben Vaghela for her motivating reception at Swarnim Sankul-2, which serves as an enduring source of inspiration for martial arts development throughout the state.