31 Jul

Mohd. Al Jufferi Jamari achieved his fourth world championship in style as he won the closing bout of the 19th World Pencak Silat Championship. The final day of the 19th World Pencak Silat Championship also witnessed some exhilarating action at Ayer Keroh as the national silat contingent won four golds on the final day of the “Tanding” event. The glorious success of the silat exponent who hails from Pahang succeeded Malaysian National Silat Federation (PESAKA)’s target in winning seven gold medals in the championship. Malaysia won three gold medals in yesterday’s artistic event while bringing back five silver medals in the whole championship. [caption id="attachment_177359"...

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30 Jul

The fourth day of the 19th World Pencak Silat Championship witnessed some exhilarating action at Ayer Keroh as the national silat contingent continued to lit up the stage with notable wins over their respective opponents. Malaysian National Silat Federation’s (PESAKA) aim in acquiring seven gold medals is on its verge to reality as stalwarts, Siti Rahmah Mohamed Nasir, Mohd Al Juferi Jamari and Muhammad Robial Sobri accompanied three national silat exponents from the women’s category to progress to the World Championship finals. Using her vast experience throughout the match, Siti Rahmah, the 2012, 2015, 2016 and 2018 world champion easily tamed her opponent from Singapore,...

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29 Jul

Malaysia’s very own three-time world champion Mohd. Al Juferi Jamari lived up to the nation’s expectation with a hard-fought win over Philippines’s Alvin T Campos to advance to the next round of the 19th World Pencak Silat Championship. Competing in the Class F category (70-75kg), Mohd. Al Juferi received a strong challenge from the Hanoi SEA Games bronze medallist as the Philippines based fighter kept hindering Mohd. Al Juferi’s qualifications chances with vicious blows throughout the beginning of the match. [caption id="attachment_177344" align="alignleft" width="300"] Malaysia's Mohd Al Jufferi in action against Phillipines's Alvin T Campos in the Class F(70-75kg) category.[/caption] The tables were...

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29 Jul

Following the success in organizing the 2021/2022 AEON Credit Purple League Junior in February, Malaysia Purple League is now back with Biz Link Properties Purple League Corporate 2021/2022, another prestigious competition which targets participation from corporate companies and government agencies. Ten aspiring teams are set to take the centre stage as Malaysia Purple League vowed to provide a platform for corporate companies and government agencies to experience themselves a sporting atmosphere while broadening their business opportunities. [caption id="attachment_177336" align="alignright" width="300"] An upbeat team manager Soo Teck Zhi who is well known across the nation for bursting on the scene with a gold...

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28 Jul

Competing for the fourth time in the World Pencak Silat Championship, Muhammad Robial Sobri hopes to hunt for glory in the 19th edition of the championship as he begins his quest for the gold medal by defeating Indonesia to cruise into the semi-finals. The previous three editions of the championship witnessed the Kedahan accompanied with misfortunes as he suffered various injuries which led him to lose or withdraw from his matches. "I am very satisfied with my performance. This is my fourth time competing in the prestigious World Pencak Silat Championship, and I’m happy to do well after being halted by so...

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28 Jul

The second day of the 19th World Pencak Silat Championship witnessed some exhilarating action at Ayer Keroh as the national silat contingent continued to lit up the stage with notable wins over their respective opponents. Competing in Class H (80-85kg), stalwart Mohd Amiruddin Azmi the fighter who hails from “the land below the wind”, Sabah displayed calmness throughout his match as he was able to attract the cheering crowd with his astounding combatting moves & skills. [caption id="attachment_177326" align="alignleft" width="300"] Malaysia's Mohd Amiruddin in action against Kyrgyzstan's Tokurov Daniia in the Class H (80-85kg) category.[/caption] The Kota Belud lad who’s well known for bursting onto the scene...

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27 Jul

Malaysia’s three-time world champion Mohd. Al Juferi Jamari lived up to the nation’s expectation with a comfortable win over India's Suraj Kumar to advance to the next round of the 19th World Pencak Silat Championship. Competing in Class F (70-75kg), Mohd. Al Juferi received a strong challenge at the beginning of the first round when Suraj was given the opportunity to take a 4-2 lead. The tables were quickly turned in a few minutes as the four-time SEA games champion dominated Suraj in the last two rounds to win 41-16. [caption id="attachment_177319" align="alignleft" width="300"] Mohd. Al Juferi was satisfied with his performance...

20:30 / Lifestyle / Press Release / Sports
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27 Jul

The 19th edition of the World Pencak Silat Championship kicked off in style as the Malaysian silat contingent displayed a convincing performance in their respective opening matches in Ayer Keroh, Malacca today. Being the first silat exponent to set foot in the ring, Luqman Laji the fighter who hails from Keningau, Sabah displayed calmness throughout his match as he was able to attract the cheering crowd with his astounding combatting moves & skills. The Hanoi SEA Games bronze medallist collected 9,940 points to beat Muhd. Ali Saifullah Abdullah Md. Suhaimi from Brunei to secure a slot to the next stage. [caption id="attachment_177315" align="alignleft"...

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26 Jul

The 19th edition of the World Pencak Silat Championship official opened its curtains today in a grand manner as the opening ceremony was officiated by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka Tun Mohd. Ali Mohd. Rustam. Speaking to a crowd of more than one thousand people, Mohd. Ali congratulated the Malaysian National Silat Federation (PESAKA) for successfully organizing the championship and raising the bars of the tournament to a higher level. He also conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to the President of the International Pencak Silat Federation (PERSILAT), Datuk Seri Prabowo Subianto who is also the acting Minister of Defense of Indonesia for choosing...

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20 Jul

The 2022 World Silat Championships promises an action-packed treat for fans at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh next week. A total of 40 countries will be vying for supremacy from July 26-31. India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Egypt, Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, and the United States are among the nations that have confirmed their participation, said the Malaysian National Silat Federation (PESAKA) at a press conference today. President of PESAKA, Datuk Megat Zulkarnain Tan Sri Omardin said Malaysia are ready to stage the event for the international athletes to showcase their combating skills. "We welcome the silat exponents from 40...

19:25 / Lifestyle / Press Release / Sports
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