Maidan-E-Jung History.

• 2014

  The Beginning

  Maidan-E-Jung started as an NY/NJ regional Gatka tournament with 3 Akharas and just over 30 players. The goal was to provide a regional platform, a first for North American Gatka. Innovations like wrestling mats and live, automated scoring set a new standard for transparency and player comfort.

• 2019

  Rapid Growth

  Following overwhelming demand after the 2018 tournament, registration opened to all of North America. Participation surged, with prominent competitors from California and Montreal joining, which sparked a new challenge: managing so many players in a single day.

• 2020

  The Virtual Pivot

  The COVID-19 pandemic forced a halt to in-person events. Determined to promote Gatka, organizers adapted, transforming the 2020 Jung into a successful virtual spinning tournament, keeping the community engaged during a global crisis.

• 2021-2024

  A New Era of Innovation

  Returning to in-person events, Jung introduced a wave of enhancements: professional-quality livestreams (2021), custom on-screen scoreboards and slow-motion replays for referee decisions (2022), and the Jung Review Board (JRB) for scoring and timekeeping disputes (2024). Participation soared to over 200 players, raising the scalability question once again.

• The Solution

  Return to the Roots, with a Twist

  The solution became clear: revisit the original mission of providing a regional platform. Jung announced the formation of regional qualifier events across North America. Now, top competitors from each region earn their spot at the championship—a brand new, highly competitive format for the circuit.

• Today

  A United Platform

  Today, Jung stands as the most diverse Gatka event in North America, uniting Sevadaars from every region, spanning various age groups, Jathebandis, and backgrounds, all driven by a shared passion for the sport.