Dong Nai to host 2026 Asian Pencak Silat Championship

The Sports Authority of Vietnam has issued Document No. 730/TDTTVN-TTTTC and Decision No. 37/QD-TDTTVN (dated March 20, 2026), authorizing the Dong Nai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to host the 2026 Asian Pencak Silat Championship.

The 2026 Asian Pencak Silat Championship will take place in Dong Nai province.

According to Document No. 730/TDTTVN-TTTTC, the Sports Authority of Vietnam authorized the Dong Nai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to host the Asian Pencak Silat Championship from July 15 to 23, 2026, in Dong Nai province.

Document No. 730/TDTTVN-TTTTC of the Sports Authority of Vietnam.

The Sports Authority of Vietnam has asked the Dong Nai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism to report to the Provincial People’s Committee, set up a detailed organizational plan, and coordinate closely with relevant agencies and units to ensure the successful organization of the event.

Decision No. 37/QD-TDTTVN of the Sports Authority of Vietnam.

Under Decision No. 37/QD-TDTTVN, the Sports Authority of Vietnam has decided to organize the 2026 Asian Pencak Silat Championship from July 15 to 23, 2026, in Dong Nai province. The Dong Nai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism is responsible for coordinating with relevant units to organize and run the championship in accordance with competition law and the tournament charter.

The Vietnamese team ranked first overall at the 2025 Asian Pencak Silat Championship.

Previously, Vietnam hosted the 9th Asian Pencak Silat Championship in Ha Tinh province in July 2025, attracting nearly 400 athletes from 10 countries, including Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, Laos, India, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. The Vietnamese team secured first place overall, followed by Malaysia and Indonesia.

By Huy Anh - Translated by Minh Hong, Minho