Brunei silat exponents made the country proud at the World Silat Championship in Taman Mini Indah, Jakarta from November 14-19 by bagging seven bronze medals.
Umi Kalthum Abd. Karim, Ak Khairul Alimin Pg Hj Mohammad, Rudy Hj Adinin, Ramlee Hj Jaludin and Norhayati Hj Othman all struck bronze in one-to-one combat competition, while Rosida Hj Lamit, Noraisah Hj Ali and Dk Rosmawati Pg Hj Badaruddin won the bronze medal in the women's (seni) team event.
Rosida Hj Lamit won two bronze medals in the individual women's (seni) event and in the women's team event.
Most of the Brunei silat exponents were seasoned campaigners, representing the country in numerous international tournaments as well as the SEA Games last year. However, a few were new faces but they lived up to their billings and they did not disappoint the selectors' faith in them.
One of the new faces, Norhayati Hj Othman, managed to fight her way into the semis but unfortunately was beaten by her opponent from Thailand. Nonetheless she did remarkably well, considering her opponent is far more superior in technique.
Md Nazri, coach of the Brunei silat team, said this championship was a warm-up for the exponents for the SEA Games in Malaysia next year.
"Brunei silat exponents are now a force to be reckoned with and are destined for more glory in international tournaments," added Md Nazri.
"This is the first time Brunei had won so many medals and it's quite a pleasant surprise and an achievement especially with the two newcomers, Norhayati and Rudy. It was quite an achievement and it will be a moral booster for the exponents when they take on the best at the upcoming SEA Games," concluded Md Nazri.
However, Brunei's golden girl Umi Kalthum could only managed a bronze when she had to retire in the second round due to a knee injury.
She was winning on points in the first round against her Malaysian opponent but in the second round, Umi was forced to retire when her opponent fell on her already injured knee.
The tournament saw exponents from Asia, Europe and even Africa vying for honours. Brunei were represented by 17 exponents.
Written by AM ZUKARNAEN
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23 November 2000
21 November 2000
Vietnam poses a new threat in pencak silat
JAKARTA (JP): Vietnam has emerged as a threat to neighboring countries at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games including the event's powerhouses Indonesia and Thailand specially in Indonesia's traditional martial art pencak silat.
Claiming seven of the 21 golds at stake in the 1999 SEA Games in Brunei Darussalam -- higher than Indonesia's achievement of only five golds -- Vietnam proved that hard work helped the country to become a strong contender specially in the women's side.
At the just-concluded Pencak Silat World Championships at the Pencak Silat Center in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta, Vietnam showed its great skills by grabbing a total of five golds, six silvers and two bronzes. Four golds, a silver and a bronze of the medals were claimed by the country's women's fighters.
"One of Vietnam's keys to success is the strong disciplines of the athletes during training. They always follow the coach's instructions, unlike Indonesian athletes who sometimes go against our orders," Vietnam's coach Zulman of Indonesia said.
"The Vietnamese never complain if we slap them for their mistakes, while most of our fighters can't take any strong disciplinary action or warnings."
Zulman gave credit to the Vietnamese eagerness to train and their speed of learning.
"Vietnam also has a unique recruitment system. Juniors first are focused on the martial arts events to develop their power."
"Then, they will be transferred to fighting events when they are older and have more power."
Indonesia's head coach Suhartono, who just ended his five-year coaching contract in Vietnam, confirmed that currently Vietnam has the best women fighters.
"Vietnam has shown improvement especially in the women's division. On the contrary, Indonesia has been neglecting the youngsters as we have always relied on old hands in previous SEA Games."
"We must be very careful with Vietnam because they have the best women fighters now."
Indonesia's women's coach Dahliana said Vietnam gave high priority to the sport.
"Pencak silat is a priority sport in Vietnam. It has a centralized and long-term training center just like our badminton training center." Similar warnings were also expressed by coaches from other countries such as Japan and Malaysia.
"Vietnam definitely dominates the women's division now thanks to their high spirit," said Japan's coach Susilo of Indonesia, who brought the sport to both Vietnam and Japan.
"But Indonesia must also be aware of women fighters from Thailand and the Philippines who are currently regenerating their players. They can pose some threat in the future."
Malaysian head coach Bahrain Ibrahim said Vietnam would still dominate the women's fighting events at next year's Games.
"We have to admit that Vietnam's women's fighters are still too strong for us as they trained very hard," he said. "But it doesn't mean that we'll just sit down and do nothing. I expect to get two or three gold medals in the women's events," he added.
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Claiming seven of the 21 golds at stake in the 1999 SEA Games in Brunei Darussalam -- higher than Indonesia's achievement of only five golds -- Vietnam proved that hard work helped the country to become a strong contender specially in the women's side.
At the just-concluded Pencak Silat World Championships at the Pencak Silat Center in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta, Vietnam showed its great skills by grabbing a total of five golds, six silvers and two bronzes. Four golds, a silver and a bronze of the medals were claimed by the country's women's fighters.
"One of Vietnam's keys to success is the strong disciplines of the athletes during training. They always follow the coach's instructions, unlike Indonesian athletes who sometimes go against our orders," Vietnam's coach Zulman of Indonesia said.
"The Vietnamese never complain if we slap them for their mistakes, while most of our fighters can't take any strong disciplinary action or warnings."
Zulman gave credit to the Vietnamese eagerness to train and their speed of learning.
"Vietnam also has a unique recruitment system. Juniors first are focused on the martial arts events to develop their power."
"Then, they will be transferred to fighting events when they are older and have more power."
Indonesia's head coach Suhartono, who just ended his five-year coaching contract in Vietnam, confirmed that currently Vietnam has the best women fighters.
"Vietnam has shown improvement especially in the women's division. On the contrary, Indonesia has been neglecting the youngsters as we have always relied on old hands in previous SEA Games."
"We must be very careful with Vietnam because they have the best women fighters now."
Indonesia's women's coach Dahliana said Vietnam gave high priority to the sport.
"Pencak silat is a priority sport in Vietnam. It has a centralized and long-term training center just like our badminton training center." Similar warnings were also expressed by coaches from other countries such as Japan and Malaysia.
"Vietnam definitely dominates the women's division now thanks to their high spirit," said Japan's coach Susilo of Indonesia, who brought the sport to both Vietnam and Japan.
"But Indonesia must also be aware of women fighters from Thailand and the Philippines who are currently regenerating their players. They can pose some threat in the future."
Malaysian head coach Bahrain Ibrahim said Vietnam would still dominate the women's fighting events at next year's Games.
"We have to admit that Vietnam's women's fighters are still too strong for us as they trained very hard," he said. "But it doesn't mean that we'll just sit down and do nothing. I expect to get two or three gold medals in the women's events," he added.
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20 November 2000
Pencak silat to tie Indonesia - England
JAKARTA (JP): Pencak silat is more than just a sport as it is also regarded as a way to strengthen relations between two countries of different cultures, like Indonesia and the United Kingdom.
"We have to admit there are differences of views between both countries. This is where pencak silat can play its role to bind the people," vice president of the Pencak Silat Federation of the United Kingdom (PSFUK), Otto Soeharjono, told The Jakarta Post on Friday on the sidelines of the 2000 Pencak Silat World Championships at the Pencak Silat Center in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta.
"We have conducted several activities to introduce pencak silat which also involve local residents. Most of them will join silat on a long term basis."
"We always keep good relations with the Indonesian Embassy in London and also take part in ceremonies and events held by ASEAN and other Asian countries," said Otto, a master of the Perisai Diri school.
"For example, we hold special training sessions for mentally challenged children every Christmas in Governor's Square Hotel. The children then perform the styles taught to them."
"The program is attended not only by celebrities but also the Royal families," continued Otto, who has been living in London since 1983.
The United Kingdom sent three athletes to the championships. Tony Shergill is competing in the H class (80-85kgs), Arief Kozkkoz in the I class (85-90kgs) and Suresh Vagjiani in the J class (90-95kgs). Kozkoz also takes part in the single men's martial events.
"We don't expect to get any medals now as our three fighters have very limited competition experience. It's their first step to meet and train with other pesilat," said Otto.
"After this championship, we'll prepare the fighters for the 2001 European championship in the Netherlands."
Otto admitted that he did not know exactly who brought pencak silat to the country.
"But one of the most noted pioneers is Aidinal al-Rasid who studied in London in 1975. He introduced the Silat Gerak Ilham school which has Bugis roots. His father is the grand master of the school," he said.
"Pak Aidinal is the oldest and first master in the UK so we appointed him as our federation president."
"Silat, however, has yet to be acknowledged as an imported martial arts, such as karate and kungfu, but it has attracted Londoners' interests."
"For example, my school has been appointed by the borough of Camden to provide compulsory pencak silat training sessions for the borough's children," said Otto.
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"We have to admit there are differences of views between both countries. This is where pencak silat can play its role to bind the people," vice president of the Pencak Silat Federation of the United Kingdom (PSFUK), Otto Soeharjono, told The Jakarta Post on Friday on the sidelines of the 2000 Pencak Silat World Championships at the Pencak Silat Center in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta.
"We have conducted several activities to introduce pencak silat which also involve local residents. Most of them will join silat on a long term basis."
"We always keep good relations with the Indonesian Embassy in London and also take part in ceremonies and events held by ASEAN and other Asian countries," said Otto, a master of the Perisai Diri school.
"For example, we hold special training sessions for mentally challenged children every Christmas in Governor's Square Hotel. The children then perform the styles taught to them."
"The program is attended not only by celebrities but also the Royal families," continued Otto, who has been living in London since 1983.
The United Kingdom sent three athletes to the championships. Tony Shergill is competing in the H class (80-85kgs), Arief Kozkkoz in the I class (85-90kgs) and Suresh Vagjiani in the J class (90-95kgs). Kozkoz also takes part in the single men's martial events.
"We don't expect to get any medals now as our three fighters have very limited competition experience. It's their first step to meet and train with other pesilat," said Otto.
"After this championship, we'll prepare the fighters for the 2001 European championship in the Netherlands."
Otto admitted that he did not know exactly who brought pencak silat to the country.
"But one of the most noted pioneers is Aidinal al-Rasid who studied in London in 1975. He introduced the Silat Gerak Ilham school which has Bugis roots. His father is the grand master of the school," he said.
"Pak Aidinal is the oldest and first master in the UK so we appointed him as our federation president."
"Silat, however, has yet to be acknowledged as an imported martial arts, such as karate and kungfu, but it has attracted Londoners' interests."
"For example, my school has been appointed by the borough of Camden to provide compulsory pencak silat training sessions for the borough's children," said Otto.
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Japan clinches bronze in pencak silat
JAKARTA (JP): Japan is widely known for its traditional martial arts which includes karate, judo, aikido and jiu jitsu. So the presence of Japanese fighters at the 2000 Pencak Silat World Championships surprised many people.
It was even more surprising when Japanese Mamiko Hirota reached the semifinals of the women's B (50kgs-55kgs) class and secured the bronze medal, its sole medal at the event.
How did pencak silat gain popularity in Japan? It was the hard work of three Indonesian coaches sent by the Indonesian Pencak Silat Association (IPSI) to Japan to promote the sport.
"I introduced pencak silat to Japan in 1996 with Yuli Purwanto and Jaja. Currently there are 15 active members and about 50 graduates," Susilo, who is the Japanese team's pencak silat coach, told The Jakarta Post at the sidelines of the championships at the Pencak Silat Center in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah on Sunday.
"We launched several campaigns to introduce pencak silat to the Japanese public, including holding demonstrations in universities and a TV interview with our ambassador."
Susilo -- who had earlier introduced the sport in the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam -- established pencak silat schools at Tokyo's Washington University and the Tokodai Institute of Technology.
He urged the International Pencak Silat Federation (Persilat) to hold more official events to develop the sport in Japan.
"Persilat should approach Japan's National Sport Council to establish a national pencak silat team. To support them, Persilat can send more coaches to train the team," he said.
"So far, Persilat has yet to officially call the Japanese council to set up a national team. But I'm sure they have heard of us."
Susilo said it was important to approach prospective countries as pencak silat had been recognized as an Asian sport and had the chance to be staged in the quadrennial Asian Games.
Japan sent four fighters to the championships. They were Naohiro Shimade in the men's D (60kgs-65kgs) class, Akiko Asami in the women's A (45kgs-50kgs) class, Mamiko Hirota in the women's B (50kgs-55kgs) class and Kyoko Soda in the women's martial arts single.
Hirota, who clinched a bronze, failed to overcome the eventual champion Nguyen Ngoc Anh of Vietnam in the semifinals.
In her quarterfinals, Hirota outclassed Anita Musadi of Singapore with her throwing technics, a clear influence of Japan's own judo.
"Actually, Mamiko was a judoka before she learnt pencak silat about one and a half years ago. Despite having good throwing skills, she still has to improve her punching and kicking skills," said Susilo.
"But her judo experience is very useful as she is mentally tough. She had no difficulties in the championships."
Susilo said Japan failed to send more fighters as they could not take leave from work.
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It was even more surprising when Japanese Mamiko Hirota reached the semifinals of the women's B (50kgs-55kgs) class and secured the bronze medal, its sole medal at the event.
How did pencak silat gain popularity in Japan? It was the hard work of three Indonesian coaches sent by the Indonesian Pencak Silat Association (IPSI) to Japan to promote the sport.
"I introduced pencak silat to Japan in 1996 with Yuli Purwanto and Jaja. Currently there are 15 active members and about 50 graduates," Susilo, who is the Japanese team's pencak silat coach, told The Jakarta Post at the sidelines of the championships at the Pencak Silat Center in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah on Sunday.
"We launched several campaigns to introduce pencak silat to the Japanese public, including holding demonstrations in universities and a TV interview with our ambassador."
Susilo -- who had earlier introduced the sport in the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam -- established pencak silat schools at Tokyo's Washington University and the Tokodai Institute of Technology.
He urged the International Pencak Silat Federation (Persilat) to hold more official events to develop the sport in Japan.
"Persilat should approach Japan's National Sport Council to establish a national pencak silat team. To support them, Persilat can send more coaches to train the team," he said.
"So far, Persilat has yet to officially call the Japanese council to set up a national team. But I'm sure they have heard of us."
Susilo said it was important to approach prospective countries as pencak silat had been recognized as an Asian sport and had the chance to be staged in the quadrennial Asian Games.
Japan sent four fighters to the championships. They were Naohiro Shimade in the men's D (60kgs-65kgs) class, Akiko Asami in the women's A (45kgs-50kgs) class, Mamiko Hirota in the women's B (50kgs-55kgs) class and Kyoko Soda in the women's martial arts single.
Hirota, who clinched a bronze, failed to overcome the eventual champion Nguyen Ngoc Anh of Vietnam in the semifinals.
In her quarterfinals, Hirota outclassed Anita Musadi of Singapore with her throwing technics, a clear influence of Japan's own judo.
"Actually, Mamiko was a judoka before she learnt pencak silat about one and a half years ago. Despite having good throwing skills, she still has to improve her punching and kicking skills," said Susilo.
"But her judo experience is very useful as she is mentally tough. She had no difficulties in the championships."
Susilo said Japan failed to send more fighters as they could not take leave from work.
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Indonesia dominates Pencak Silat c'ships
JAKARTA (JP): Southeast Asian countries dominated the 2000 Pencak Silat World Championships which ended on Sunday by claiming the three top spots at the biennial event.
Host Indonesia maintained its domination by grabbing 14 of 22 golds at stake and adding two silvers to reclaim the overall title.
Vietnam finished second after collecting five golds, six silvers and two bronzes followed by Malaysia with two golds, six silvers and four bronzes.
Men's fighter Abas Akbar, competing in the D (60kgs-65kgs) class, managed to defeat Vietnamese Le Van Long 5-0 in a dull match where both fighters were booed by nearly 5,000 disappointed spectators.
Coach Maryanto even had to slap Abas face three times after the first round, asking him to be more aggressive.
"I asked him to launch more attacks but it seemed Abas decided to play safely," he said after the match.
"Le also played carefully, avoiding any speculations of direct attacks. I have to admit it wasn't enjoyable to watch."
Meanwhile, Abas told reporters that his passivity was part of his strategy to win the match.
"Most fighters in my class have seen my matches and can read my strategy. That's why I played carefully. I need to have a new strategy for the Kuala Lumpur 2001 SEA Games," he said.
Indonesian Tri Widodo took the gold after beating Nguyen That Tam of Vietnam 5-0 in men's the B (50kgs-55kgs) class. Yamadi Putra also eliminated another Vietnamese Nguyen Thanh Bach Nhut 5-0 in the I (85kgs-90kgs) class.
In the G (75kgs-80kgs) class, Rony Syaifulah outclassed Azhar bin Ahmad of Malaysia for a 5-0 victory.
Two of Indonesia's 14 golds were obtained due to Vietnamese walkouts. Haris Nugroho was scheduled to meet Dinh Cong Son in the E (65kgs-70kgs) class while Fentje Roike Maengkom was to take on Bui Phu Sao in the F (70kgs-75kgs) class.
No official statement was released due to the walkover. Reports said Vietnam's manager Nguyen Ngoc Anh banned his athletes from competing due to their health condition.
Nakin Kamsri of Thailand won the gold for his country after ousting Singaporean Mohammad Zulfakar 3-2 in a tough C (55kgs-60kgs) class match.
Vietnam earned the H (80-85kgs) class gold after Nguyen Van Hung comfortably defeated Malaysian Ahmad Faisal 5-0.
Vietnam showed domination the women's division by grabbing five of six golds on offer. Another gold was grabbed by Indonesia.
Le Thi Hang eliminated Jatuporn Lamsa-ad of Thailand in the A (45kgs- 50kgs) class and Nguyen Ngoc Anh defeated Hadizah binte Buang of Malaysia in the B (50-55kgs) class.
Trinh Thi Muy clinched another victory after beating Hamidah binte Jafaar of Malaysia in the C class.
Indonesia dominated the martial arts events by clean sweeping all six gold medals at stake. Indonesia had won four golds Saturday.
In women's single, Tuti Winarni won the gold with 466 points. Ulla Britt Lutze of Austria took the silver with 444 and Rosidah binte Haji Lamit of Brunei Darussalam took the bronze with 443.
Le Kim Chinh of Vietnam could have won the silver until her machete fell and was penalized 15 points. Her score was 442.
Iyus Yusuf Hidayat and Asep Solihin maintained Indonesia's domination in the martial arts by winning the men's double with 568 points.
Twins Pitzevan and Pitzedgar Landicho of the Philippines were second with 551. Ibon Perez Fernandex and Txema Goiri Sanchoyerto of Spain took the bronze with 548.
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Host Indonesia maintained its domination by grabbing 14 of 22 golds at stake and adding two silvers to reclaim the overall title.
Vietnam finished second after collecting five golds, six silvers and two bronzes followed by Malaysia with two golds, six silvers and four bronzes.
Men's fighter Abas Akbar, competing in the D (60kgs-65kgs) class, managed to defeat Vietnamese Le Van Long 5-0 in a dull match where both fighters were booed by nearly 5,000 disappointed spectators.
Coach Maryanto even had to slap Abas face three times after the first round, asking him to be more aggressive.
"I asked him to launch more attacks but it seemed Abas decided to play safely," he said after the match.
"Le also played carefully, avoiding any speculations of direct attacks. I have to admit it wasn't enjoyable to watch."
Meanwhile, Abas told reporters that his passivity was part of his strategy to win the match.
"Most fighters in my class have seen my matches and can read my strategy. That's why I played carefully. I need to have a new strategy for the Kuala Lumpur 2001 SEA Games," he said.
Indonesian Tri Widodo took the gold after beating Nguyen That Tam of Vietnam 5-0 in men's the B (50kgs-55kgs) class. Yamadi Putra also eliminated another Vietnamese Nguyen Thanh Bach Nhut 5-0 in the I (85kgs-90kgs) class.
In the G (75kgs-80kgs) class, Rony Syaifulah outclassed Azhar bin Ahmad of Malaysia for a 5-0 victory.
Two of Indonesia's 14 golds were obtained due to Vietnamese walkouts. Haris Nugroho was scheduled to meet Dinh Cong Son in the E (65kgs-70kgs) class while Fentje Roike Maengkom was to take on Bui Phu Sao in the F (70kgs-75kgs) class.
No official statement was released due to the walkover. Reports said Vietnam's manager Nguyen Ngoc Anh banned his athletes from competing due to their health condition.
Nakin Kamsri of Thailand won the gold for his country after ousting Singaporean Mohammad Zulfakar 3-2 in a tough C (55kgs-60kgs) class match.
Vietnam earned the H (80-85kgs) class gold after Nguyen Van Hung comfortably defeated Malaysian Ahmad Faisal 5-0.
Vietnam showed domination the women's division by grabbing five of six golds on offer. Another gold was grabbed by Indonesia.
Le Thi Hang eliminated Jatuporn Lamsa-ad of Thailand in the A (45kgs- 50kgs) class and Nguyen Ngoc Anh defeated Hadizah binte Buang of Malaysia in the B (50-55kgs) class.
Trinh Thi Muy clinched another victory after beating Hamidah binte Jafaar of Malaysia in the C class.
Indonesia dominated the martial arts events by clean sweeping all six gold medals at stake. Indonesia had won four golds Saturday.
In women's single, Tuti Winarni won the gold with 466 points. Ulla Britt Lutze of Austria took the silver with 444 and Rosidah binte Haji Lamit of Brunei Darussalam took the bronze with 443.
Le Kim Chinh of Vietnam could have won the silver until her machete fell and was penalized 15 points. Her score was 442.
Iyus Yusuf Hidayat and Asep Solihin maintained Indonesia's domination in the martial arts by winning the men's double with 568 points.
Twins Pitzevan and Pitzedgar Landicho of the Philippines were second with 551. Ibon Perez Fernandex and Txema Goiri Sanchoyerto of Spain took the bronze with 548.
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Indonesia grabs six gold medals at silat c'ships
JAKARTA (JP): Host Indonesia harvested six golds -- two from fighting events and four from martial arts events -- in the final round of the 2000 Pencak Silat World Championships at Pencak Silat Center in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah on Friday.
Neighboring countries Malaysia grabbed two golds while Vietnam brought home one.
Indonesia's first gold was won by Abdul Karim in the men's A class (45-50kgs) by defeating Abang Erdie Fauzerul Abang Fauzan of Malaysia 4- 1.
"I was motivated because Malaysia has won two golds already. I promised myself that Malaysia wouldn't get the third one," Abdul told reporters after the match. "Before my final, I was confident of winning the gold."
Both pesilat (fighters) showed equal skills but Abdul managed to find Erdie's weaknesses and capitalize on them.
"I attacked Erdie with T-kicks, usually I use straight-forward kicks, because his footing was weak and open," said Abdul.
Abdul, however, criticized the referee for not paying attention to the fact that Erdie committed several foot-sweeping violations in the third round.
Khairul Almin bin Pengiran Haji Mohammad of Brunei Darussalam and Vigot Anot of the Philippines shared the bronze medals.
While Indonesian Septi Hariandja captured the second gold in the women's E class (65-70kgs) by defeating Len Nguyet Minh of Vietnam 3-2 in a close fight.
"I fought without any worry. But I was nervous as I was the last hope to get the gold in the women's division," she said.
"I had led some points in the first round but my rival managed to thwart my tactics and counter my attacks. In the third round, we fought really close."
Magdalena Sofia of Spain and Suryati Azlinda binte Jack of Malaysia shared the bronze medals.
Indonesia women's coach, Dahliana, said she had expected two golds from both Septi and Dwi in the women's side.
"Our women fighters are facing tough competition from other countries, very different from the past. Besides, we are also short of local competitions. We used to have the Kartini Cup tournament for women fighters but it was discontinued."
"Vietnam is our main threat. They are very serious because pencak silat is a priority sport there. They offered two options to their athletes, whether to study or have a career in silat."
Unfortunately, two other Indonesians had to succumb to their opponents.
In the men's J class (90-95kgs), Samuel Mallo was defeated by Malaysian Zakri bin Ibrahim 3-2. While Malaysian Azlinda binte Ahmad overcame Dwi Damayanti 4-1 in the women's F class (70-75kgs).
Vietnam won its first gold medal through Dang Thi Thuy in the women's D class (60-65kgs) after defeating Malaysian Mastura binte Sapuan 5-0.
In the martial arts, men's singles Kusnajaya, women's doubles Widya Astuti and Heni Mahendrawati, women's team of Ami Lutiasari, Irma Nilawati and Suhartini and men's team of Anugrah Joko Laksono, Achmad Rizanu Wahyudi and Yunanto Chandra Wijaya contributed one gold medal each.
Fighters will rest on Saturday as delegates of the International Pencak Silat Federation (Persilat) are holding a conference.
One item on the agenda is to elect a new president, currently held by Eddie Nalapraya of Indonesia. Another item is to ask members' opinions on staging pencak silat as an exhibition event in the Pusan 2002 Asian Games.
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Neighboring countries Malaysia grabbed two golds while Vietnam brought home one.
Indonesia's first gold was won by Abdul Karim in the men's A class (45-50kgs) by defeating Abang Erdie Fauzerul Abang Fauzan of Malaysia 4- 1.
"I was motivated because Malaysia has won two golds already. I promised myself that Malaysia wouldn't get the third one," Abdul told reporters after the match. "Before my final, I was confident of winning the gold."
Both pesilat (fighters) showed equal skills but Abdul managed to find Erdie's weaknesses and capitalize on them.
"I attacked Erdie with T-kicks, usually I use straight-forward kicks, because his footing was weak and open," said Abdul.
Abdul, however, criticized the referee for not paying attention to the fact that Erdie committed several foot-sweeping violations in the third round.
Khairul Almin bin Pengiran Haji Mohammad of Brunei Darussalam and Vigot Anot of the Philippines shared the bronze medals.
While Indonesian Septi Hariandja captured the second gold in the women's E class (65-70kgs) by defeating Len Nguyet Minh of Vietnam 3-2 in a close fight.
"I fought without any worry. But I was nervous as I was the last hope to get the gold in the women's division," she said.
"I had led some points in the first round but my rival managed to thwart my tactics and counter my attacks. In the third round, we fought really close."
Magdalena Sofia of Spain and Suryati Azlinda binte Jack of Malaysia shared the bronze medals.
Indonesia women's coach, Dahliana, said she had expected two golds from both Septi and Dwi in the women's side.
"Our women fighters are facing tough competition from other countries, very different from the past. Besides, we are also short of local competitions. We used to have the Kartini Cup tournament for women fighters but it was discontinued."
"Vietnam is our main threat. They are very serious because pencak silat is a priority sport there. They offered two options to their athletes, whether to study or have a career in silat."
Unfortunately, two other Indonesians had to succumb to their opponents.
In the men's J class (90-95kgs), Samuel Mallo was defeated by Malaysian Zakri bin Ibrahim 3-2. While Malaysian Azlinda binte Ahmad overcame Dwi Damayanti 4-1 in the women's F class (70-75kgs).
Vietnam won its first gold medal through Dang Thi Thuy in the women's D class (60-65kgs) after defeating Malaysian Mastura binte Sapuan 5-0.
In the martial arts, men's singles Kusnajaya, women's doubles Widya Astuti and Heni Mahendrawati, women's team of Ami Lutiasari, Irma Nilawati and Suhartini and men's team of Anugrah Joko Laksono, Achmad Rizanu Wahyudi and Yunanto Chandra Wijaya contributed one gold medal each.
Fighters will rest on Saturday as delegates of the International Pencak Silat Federation (Persilat) are holding a conference.
One item on the agenda is to elect a new president, currently held by Eddie Nalapraya of Indonesia. Another item is to ask members' opinions on staging pencak silat as an exhibition event in the Pusan 2002 Asian Games.
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17 November 2000
Umi Khaltum calls it quits after 10 years
JAKARTA (JP): After representing Brunei Darussalam for 10 years in many pencak silat events, Umi Khaltum binte Abdul Karim has decided to retire and concentrate more on her personal life.
"I've been practicing pencak silat since 1989 and I started playing in international tournaments in 1990. I think it's time for me to retire," she said on the sidelines of the 2000 Pencak Silat World Championship at Pencak Silat Center in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta.
"But I'm not sure whether to retire after this championship or after the 2001 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games. I have to think about it first," she added.
Umi received her bachelor's degree from the Sreitchleid University in Scotland.
"I graduated in sports in the community department in July. Currently, I'm working for the Ministry of Education," said Umi.
"I think it's time for me to start a new life outside pencak silat. It's quite boring to spend most of your time in practice sessions," said Umi.
Born on Nov. 6, 1972, Umi won gold medals in the B class (50kg to 55kg) in various events, such as the 1990 Merdeka Games, 1992 Silver Jubilee, both in her native Brunei, and the Singapore 1993 SEA Games. In the 1999 Bandar Seri Begawan Darussalam SEA Games she won a silver.
She was more concerned, however, on the lack of youngsters in Brunei to replace her.
"First of all, Brunei has a lack of pencak silat tournaments. There is only one annual tournament during the festivities to celebrate the sultan's birthday. I don't think it's enough for our pesilat (fighters) to compete," she said.
"Another reason is that pencak silat schools back home aren't developing very well. Besides, we only have about 10 active schools."
She also said Brunei emphasized more on martial arts events instead of fighting events which inhibited fighters' development.
"We brought an Indonesian coach, Pak Nasri, to improve our fighting skills," she said.
Commenting on competition in the championship, Umi acknowledged that skills had been evenly distributed among participants.
"I think the participants now have more or less equal skills. At least the gap is not as wide as before. We can't say that this country is stronger than the other," she said.
"It depends on our mental concentration now since our skills are equalized. Players who have better mental concentration will be the winners," she added.
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"I've been practicing pencak silat since 1989 and I started playing in international tournaments in 1990. I think it's time for me to retire," she said on the sidelines of the 2000 Pencak Silat World Championship at Pencak Silat Center in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, East Jakarta.
"But I'm not sure whether to retire after this championship or after the 2001 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games. I have to think about it first," she added.
Umi received her bachelor's degree from the Sreitchleid University in Scotland.
"I graduated in sports in the community department in July. Currently, I'm working for the Ministry of Education," said Umi.
"I think it's time for me to start a new life outside pencak silat. It's quite boring to spend most of your time in practice sessions," said Umi.
Born on Nov. 6, 1972, Umi won gold medals in the B class (50kg to 55kg) in various events, such as the 1990 Merdeka Games, 1992 Silver Jubilee, both in her native Brunei, and the Singapore 1993 SEA Games. In the 1999 Bandar Seri Begawan Darussalam SEA Games she won a silver.
She was more concerned, however, on the lack of youngsters in Brunei to replace her.
"First of all, Brunei has a lack of pencak silat tournaments. There is only one annual tournament during the festivities to celebrate the sultan's birthday. I don't think it's enough for our pesilat (fighters) to compete," she said.
"Another reason is that pencak silat schools back home aren't developing very well. Besides, we only have about 10 active schools."
She also said Brunei emphasized more on martial arts events instead of fighting events which inhibited fighters' development.
"We brought an Indonesian coach, Pak Nasri, to improve our fighting skills," she said.
Commenting on competition in the championship, Umi acknowledged that skills had been evenly distributed among participants.
"I think the participants now have more or less equal skills. At least the gap is not as wide as before. We can't say that this country is stronger than the other," she said.
"It depends on our mental concentration now since our skills are equalized. Players who have better mental concentration will be the winners," she added.
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