Port Blair, Feb 21: A moment of pride for the Islands as the 1st All India Pencak Silat Championship 2023-2024 took place from February 18 to 19, 2024. The event featured categories for Singa/Macan/Preteen/Subjunior/Junior (Boys & Girls) & Senior (Men & Women) at the District Sports Complex, Shri Govind Singh Jii Stadium in Nanded, Maharashtra. The Islands’ Pencak Silat team, comprising 10 players, achieved remarkable success with a total of 10 medals, including 2 Gold, 1 Silver, and 7 Bronze.

The team, guided by the National Coach Er. M Logarjun and led by President Shihan M S Murugan, showcased their talent on the grand stage. These 10 champions, trained at the Global Academy of Modern Fitness, made a significant mark in the championship.