Ha Tinh, July 31 -- The curtain fell on the 9th Asian Pencak Silat Championship on July 30 in the central province of Ha Tinh, wrapping up six days of thrilling, high-intensity competition.

In his closing remarks, Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Duong Tat Thang hailed the tournament as a success, and stressed that it not only showcased elite martial arts talents but also strengthened friendship and cultural exchanges across the region.

Taking place from July 24-30, the championship drew athletes from 10 Asian nations, including Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Laos, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. Athletes battled it out in two main disciplines - tanding (combat) and seni (artisti...