June of 2004 marked the inauguration of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Its purpose was to recognize the contributions of many of the Organization's dedicated martial artists who have helped build the organization into the success it is today. In August 2005, MAAI held its second awards ceremony and banquet, awarding recognition to athletes, coaches and promoters, as well as to those who have devoted much, if not most, of their lives to martial arts.

MAAI Founder Gajanand Rajput remarked at last year's ceremony:

"MAAI has inspired an enormous effort on the part of so many individuals to come together to organize an unorganized sport. There are a lot of people who have given so much of their time and expertise building the structure of the organization, promoting activities, and doing public work. The MAAI has made tremendous improvements and received a lot of recognition through their efforts, and these people truly deserve to be recognized in their own right for all they have done.

"In the beginning, nobody knew what to expect, but out of chaos, and through all the challenges, the MAAI has grown into a strong and productive entity recognized all around the country and the world. It's the cooperation and united effort of so many of our members which has really made it possible. We have created the Hall of Fame now to show our appreciation, not just individuals, but also as a community.

Mr. Gajanand Rajput
Mr. Raju Newar
Mr. Okenjeet Sandham
Mr. Pradeep Motwani

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