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Abu Dhabi Hosts 2024 World Pencak Silat Championships

By Admin 1 Minggu, 15 Desember 2024 Pengunjung (41) 1 Mins Read
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Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Abu Dhabi will host the 20th World Pencak Silat Championship and the 5th Junior World Championship at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) from 18 to 22 December  2024. 

The event will bring together 1,100 participants, including athletes, coaches, and officials from over 55 countries.

“This championship reflects the strong Indonesia-UAE partnership and our shared commitment to preserving cultural heritage through sports,” said Indonesian Ambassador to the UAE Husin Bagis, as quoted by antaranews.com, on Saturday (14/12/2024).

The opening ceremony will feature a performance by 100 Indonesian pencak silat experts, celebrating the martial art recognized by UNESCO in 2019 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Pencak silat is is a traditional martial art that has historial roots in Indonesia.

President Joko Widodo, who is also PERSILAT President, and UAE Minister of Sports Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi are expected to attend. The championship will include artistic and match categories, overseen by PERSILAT to maintain international standards.

Ambassador Husn said that this event strengthens ties between Indonesia and the UAE while promoting pencak silat’s inclusion in global sports, building momentum for its potential debut at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

(mg/inp/pr/nm)

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