In Brief:
- Gold Medal: 5-year-old Fateh Singh Gill won gold in Gatka on Skates at the World Martial Art Games 2026.
- First Child: First to perform the traditional Sikh martial art on roller skates.
- Early Start: Trained by his bodybuilder father since age two using a custom kirpan.
- Past Titles: Won World Grand Prix Fit Kid and Mr. Universal Fit Kid at age 3.5 in Europe.
Fateh Singh Gill, a five-year-old from Amritsar, Punjab, has achieved global recognition as India's youngest martial arts prodigy after winning a gold medal in Gatka on Skates at the World Martial Art Games 2026 in Pattaya, Thailand, where he became the first child to perform the traditional Sikh martial art on roller skates.
His journey began at age two when his father, Ramandeep—an international bodybuilder—noticed his gifted wrist movements and trained him with a customized kirpan.
Despite challenges including visa rejections for his mother, Navpreet Kaur, and competing in freezing European weather, Fateh previously won the World Grand Prix Fit Kid and Mr. Universal Fit Kid titles in Lithuania at age three and a half, capturing international attention and earning widespread acclaim for his dedication and performance.
Source: NDTV
