Phuket to host “1st World Beach Pencak Silat Championship 2019”

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Phuket to host “1st World Beach Pencak Silat Championship 2019” 

By The Phuket News

 

Pencak silat is a form of Indonesian martial arts that’s included in the Southeast Asian Games and other region-wide competitions. Photo: PR Dept
 

PHUKET: The “1st World Beach Pencak Silat Championship 2019” will be held on Patong Beach between Sept 30 and Oct 4, Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has announced.

 

Governor Phakaphong made the announcement at a recent press conference at Baansainamyen School where he was joined by President of the Pancak Silat Association of Thailand Panu Uthairat, Secretary of the Pancak Silat Association of Thailand Jongrak Khiuwkaew, Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup and Patong Police.

 

President Panu said he was “honoured” that Thailand had been chosen by the International Association of Pencak Silat (PERSILAT) to host the competition.

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-to-host-“1st-world-beach-pencak-silat-championship-2019”-72881.php#lUwRz30PFSgypKLO.97

 

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