JAKARTA: Indonesia has sent a team to compete at the Second United Kingdom International Pencak Silat Competition in Uxbridge, England, which runs Friday (today) until Sunday
National fighters are competing against athletes from 14 countries: Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Vietnam and the UK
A release from the organizers said that 125 fighters would compete in 21 tanding (sports) and seni (artistic) categories
The organizers hope the event will help promote the sport in the United Kingdom and raise global awareness about its Olympics potential
Pencak silat originated in Indonesia and the Malay archipelago
The opening of the championships will feature exhibition performances by a team of experts accompanied by Indonesian music and dance
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