Fierce Semi-Final Contests Mark Day 4 of Junior Asian Pencak Silat Championship in Srinagar
29/09/2025
Srinagar, September 28 (KIP)- The 3rd Junior Asian Pencak Silat Championship 2025 entered its fourth day at the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex, Srinagar, with electrifying bouts as young martial artists fought their way into the semi-finals.
With over 300 athletes from 11 participating nations, the day was marked by high-intensity matches across different weight categories. The quarter-final rounds saw nail-biting finishes, as competitors from India, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam emerged strong, securing their places in the semi-finals.
Spectators were treated to displays of speed, precision, and tactical brilliance, as each contest reflected the determination and discipline of the young silat practitioners. Loud cheers echoed through the arena, creating an atmosphere charged with excitement.
Adding to the day’s highlights, the award ceremony for the artistic events was held, where young performers showcased their mastery of the traditional art form and were felicitated with medals and honours. Medals were distributed by Fam, Mohammad Iqbal, Prakash Kishore Yewale, Saima, Rouf, and other presidents of the Pencak Silat Federation from participating countries.
A major highlight of the artistic events was Kanha Behera of India, who won the Solo Creative event, earning India’s first gold medal at the 3rd Junior Asian Pencak Silat Championship 2025.
Meanwhile, the tanding (combat) category reached the semi-final stage, with fighters battling fiercely for a place in the medal rounds. Officials noted that Day 4 represented a turning point in the championship, as the competition now moves closer to the decisive medal rounds.
“The energy and competitive spirit are at their peak. The semi-finalists have shown great skill and resilience, and we look forward to even more thrilling performances in the coming days,” said an event spokesperson.
The championship, running from 25–30 September 2025, will now advance toward the grand finale and closing medal distribution ceremony, promising more action and celebration in the days ahead at the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor Sports Complex, Srinagar.
Junior Male Ganda result
EDILBERTO R.. CIPRIANO JOHN JEMS D. JIZMUNDO From PHILIPPINES won gold, ELANGBAM ATOMBA SINGH , THANGJAM ABUNG MEETEI From INDIA A won Silver, SHEVCHENKON ALEXEY , SALIMBAYEV DONYORBEK From KAZAKHSTAN won bronze, RUZIBOEV NURISLOM , JUMABOYEV ISKANDAR From UZBEKISTAN won bronze
Junior Male Regu result
JOHN JEMS D. JIZMUNDO , EDILBERTO R.. CIPRIANO , JHARR From PHILIPPINES won Gold, BHUBAN RAI , ASHIK PRADHAN , SWAYAM GURUNG from INDIA A won Silver, SALIMBAYEV DONYORBEK , TASMAGAMBETOV ABDULALIM , SHEVCH From KAZAKHSTAN won Bronze, JUMABOYEV ISKANDAR , RUZIBOEV NURISLOM , DAVRONOV NEMAT From UZBEKISTAN won Bronze
Junior Male Solo Creative result
KANHA BEHERA from INDIA B won Gold, JOHN MERVIN G. MATIENZO from PHILIPPINES won Silver, ANISH KIRAN PALKAR from INDIA A won Bronze, SHEVCHENKON ALEXEY from KAZAKHSTAN A won Bronze
Junior Male Tunggal result
VINCE FLOYD V. TAMONAN from PHILIPPINES won Gold, RUZIBOEV NURISLOM from UZBEKISTAN won Silver, SHEVCHENKON ALEXEY from KAZAKHSTAN A won Bronze, ADITYA CHAUDHARY from NEPAL won Bronze
Junior Female Ganda result
LYCA ANGELIQUE R. PASCUAL, STEPHANIE R. CIPRIANO from PHILIPPINES won Gold, SHRAVANI DHARMARAJ HIRAVE , POONAM ANIRUDDH SINGH from INDIA A Won Silver, VAISHNAVI SURYAVANSHI, VAISHNAVI JHALA from INDIA B won Bronze, SAILAU ARUZHAN, AZIZOVA ALIYAM from KAZAKHSTAN won Bronze
Junior Female Regu result
MIKHAILA MARIE Z. REGALADO , LYCA ANGELIQUE R. PASCUAL from PHILIPPINES won Gold, BHUMIKA CHAUDHARY, KHUSHBU KUMARI , KAJAL PATEL from INDIA B Won Silver, NITISHA BARIK , ALINA GURUNG , GAYATRI DAS from INDIA A won Bronze, RITU CHAUDHARY ,JUNU CHAUDHARY , ANUSHA CHAUDHARY from NEPAL won Bronze
Junior Female Solo Creative result
MARY CHANTAL RAIN D. JIZMUNDO from PHILIPPINES won Gold, SAILAU ARUZHAN from KAZAKHSTAN won Silver, NITISHA BARIK from INDIA A won Bronze
Junior Female Tunggal result
ZYCHE MAE C. JIZMUNDO from PHILIPPINES won Gold, HARSHIL PATERIYA from INDIA B won Silver
THOKCHOM YAIPHABI CHANU from INDIA Ap won Bronze, RITU CHAUDHARY from NEPAL won Bronze