Indonesia Minister Backs Pencak Silat Development Plan
Published on 7.3.25
Indonesia's Minister has expressed support for West Sumatra's development of pencak silat, a martial art originating from the region, as part of the central government's cluster system to emphasize regional strengths. The minister encourages the new leadership of the West Sumatra Indonesian Pencak Silat Association (IPSI) to develop a comprehensive concept for advancing the sport, including centralized training and cultural performances. President Prabowo Subianto is committed to promoting sports diplomacy through pencak silat, aiming to take it to the Olympics. The IPSI chair, Vasko Ruseimy, has pledged to follow up on the minister's directives and improve pencak silat achievements in West Sumatra by grounding them in traditional practices.