The Pencak Silat Federation UK (PSF UK) travelled to Schoten, Belgium, for the 25th Anniversary Belgium Open Pencak Silat Championship 2026 — one of the most established and respected Pencak Silat competitions in Europe. Held at Sporthal Vordenstein, the championship attracted elite athletes, coaches, officials, and delegations from across Europe and Southeast Asia.
The 2026 edition was particularly competitive, with delegations including Indonesia Team IPSI, Team Satria Muda Indonesia (SMI), Team UNS (University National Surabaya), the Malaysian National Team, and the Singapore National Team. In total, ten nations were represented: Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, France, Holland, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Competition Results
| Athlete | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Djibrill Aoudou | Male Tanding — Open Class | Silver |
| Igor Rodrico De Araujo Andrade | Male Tanding — Class C | Bronze |
| Eden Switonski-Pangalos | Male Tanding — Class D | Bronze |
| Marmivio Viera G. De Jesus | Male Tanding — Class D | Bronze |
Team UK
Management
- Sue Gault — PSF UK Secretary General
- Irfan Al Rashid — PSF UK Deputy President & EPSF Secretary General
Coaches
- Djibril Aoudou — Head Coach & Head of Sports
- Racan Osman — Head Coach
- Domingos Pereira Belo — Assistant Coach
- João Soares & Domingos Ivando — Assistant Coaches
Athletes
- Igor Rodrico De Araujo Andrade — Male Tanding, Class C
- Eden Switonski-Pangalos — Male Tanding, Class D
- Marmivio Viera G. De Jesus — Male Tanding, Class D
- Djibrill Aoudou — Male Tanding, Open Class
- Shannon Serena Then — Female Seni, Jurus Tunggal
- Siti Hanisah Binti Rizaudin — Female Seni, Jurus Tunggal
- Elizario Afonso Alves Ribeiro — Male Seni, Jurus Tunggal
Referees (Wasit Jury)
- Krzysztof Stobieniecki — National Wasit Jury
- Shaiful Hakim — National Wasit Jury
- Asadullah Ibn Saifullah — National Wasit Jury
A 25-Year Commitment
PSF UK has proudly participated in every Belgium Open Championship over the past 25 years, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to international Pencak Silat development and cooperation. The Belgium Open is recognised as one of the premier and most competitive Pencak Silat championships in Europe, regularly attracting elite competitors from both Europe and Southeast Asia.
For PSF UK athletes, coaches, and officials, participation provided invaluable experience in high-level international competition while strengthening friendships, sporting cooperation, and cultural exchange between nations.
Sponsor Appreciation
PSF UK would like to extend its sincere thanks to T-shirt sponsors Silat Fan TV and Game Dog Clothing for their continued support, as well as all community partners and independent supporters who assisted Team UK's participation and visibility during the championship.