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Goa Set to Host 2027 Asian Pencak Silat Championship in April
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 07:09 AM
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Goa will stage the Asian Pencak Silat Championship in April 2027, bringing the martial arts discipline to the Indian coast.
The state of Goa has been selected to host the Asian Pencak Silat Championship, scheduled for April 2027. The event will bring together athletes from across the continent to compete in this traditional Indonesian martial art.
The championship is expected to feature competitors from more than 20 countries, with a range of weight categories and both men's and women's events. Officials have confirmed that the main venue will be the newly upgraded Sports Complex in Panaji, which boasts world‑class facilities.
Goa’s tourism and sports ministries have pledged support, citing the potential for increased international exposure and local economic benefits. Infrastructure upgrades, including improved transport links and accommodation, are already underway.
Organisers anticipate that the championship will boost Goa’s profile as a destination for sporting events and could pave the way for future international competitions in the state.
The championship is expected to feature competitors from more than 20 countries, with a range of weight categories and both men's and women's events. Officials have confirmed that the main venue will be the newly upgraded Sports Complex in Panaji, which boasts world‑class facilities.
Goa’s tourism and sports ministries have pledged support, citing the potential for increased international exposure and local economic benefits. Infrastructure upgrades, including improved transport links and accommodation, are already underway.
Organisers anticipate that the championship will boost Goa’s profile as a destination for sporting events and could pave the way for future international competitions in the state.