The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Vice-Chancellor Dr. Harsh Sadawarti, who welcomed participants and emphasized the importance of women’s participation in sports.

A total of 53 universities from across India are participating in the championship, highlighting the growing popularity of Pencak Silat among women athletes.

The event began with a grand march past by all participating teams.

The ceremony was attended by Guest of Honour Baljinder Singh Toor, Secretary of the Gatka Association of India, and Dr. Gopal Partap Singh, Observer from the Association of Indian Universities.

Other dignitaries present included Dr. Kulbhushan Sharma (Director of Campus), Dr. Arshdeep Singh (Director of Students’ Welfare), and Dr. Pravin Kumar (Director of Physical Education).

A traditional Gatka martial arts performance added cultural vibrancy to the inaugural ceremony.

On the second day, competitions were held in categories including Tanding, Tunggal, Regu, and Ganda, where athletes demonstrated strong skills and sportsmanship.

The event was also graced by Mukesh Kumar, SP Punjab and international wrestling medalist.

The AIU observer appreciated the excellent arrangements made by the host university for the national-level championship.

The All India Inter-University Pencak Silat Women’s Championship 2025–26 was inaugurated at Desh Bhagat University, bringing together women athletes from across the country for one of the most prestigious university-level martial arts competitions. The ceremony was presided over by Vice-Chancellor Dr. Harsh Sadawarti, who welcomed team officials, technical staff, and participants while highlighting the growing importance of women’s participation in sports. A total of 53 universities from across India are participating in the championship, reflecting the increasing popularity of Pencak Silat among women athletes. The event began with a grand march past and was attended by several dignitaries including Baljinder Singh Toor, Secretary of the Gatka Association of India, and Dr. Gopal Partap Singh, Observer from the Association of Indian Universities. A traditional Gatka performance added cultural vibrancy to the occasion. On the second day, competitions were held in categories such as Tanding, Tunggal, Regu, and Ganda, where athletes demonstrated exceptional skill, determination, and sportsmanship. The event was further dignified by the presence of Mukesh Kumar, while the AIU observer appreciated the excellent arrangements made by the host institution.