Udaipur, June 30: Athletes from Udaipur showcased an impressive performance at the 14th National Pencak Silat Championship held in Nashik, Maharashtra, from June 25 to 28, 2026. Representing Rajasthan, the players secured a total of 16 medals, including 3 gold, 5 silver, and 8 bronze.
Harish Kumar Sawariya, Secretary of the Udaipur Pencak Silat Association, stated that approximately 2,000 athletes from across the country participated in this four-day national event. The championship was organized under the joint auspices of the Indian Pencak Silat Federation and the Maharashtra Pencak Silat Association.
Medal Winners:
Gold Medals:
Rudraanshvardhan Singh
Yashvika Aneja
Yugash Kalaswa
Silver Medals:
Dhani Sawariya
Abeer Joshi
Arvika Jain
Harshi Kumawat
Leekansh Kawadiya
Bronze Medals:
Utkarsh Patel
Siddharth Singh
Jessica Lakhari
Harvi Kumawat
Gyanvi Nayak
Sidheshwari Singh Chauhan
Shanaya Jain
Lakshmi Dangi
Coaches Praful Sawariya and referee Manish Salvi played a significant role in the athletes’ outstanding performance. Sports enthusiasts and residents of the city expressed their joy and extended best wishes to the medal winners.
The Growing Importance of Sports and Government Support
Harish Kumar Sawariya mentioned that Pencak Silat is a recognized sport by the Government of India and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Since 2020, it has been included under the 5% sports reservation policy, providing athletes with opportunities in government jobs. This sport is also recognized by the Association of Indian Universities, the All India Police Sports Control Board, and the Olympic Council of Asia.
He further noted that Pencak Silat has become part of prestigious competitions such as the Asian Games, Asian Martial Arts Games, and the National Games, offering athletes extensive opportunities to showcase their talent at both national and international levels.
The Udaipur Pencak Silat Association congratulated all medal-winning athletes, their parents, coaches, and supporting officials on this remarkable achievement.