Pencak Silat Dutch Open 2016
The first Dutch Open Championships hosted by the Netherlands Pencak Silat Federation was held in Roermond, The Netherlands, on 27 & 28 August this year, at the Herteym Sports Hall.
More than 70 competitors took part from 6 countries: Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, The Netherlands, Singapore & the United Kingdom, competing in both Tanding & Seni categories.
Organisers & Hosts
Netherlands Pencak Silat Federation (NPSF)
Sanctioned by International Pencak Silat Federation (PERSILAT)
Heads of delegations
European Pencak Silat Federation: Mr Aidinal Alrashid - EPSF President
Asia Pencak Silat Federation (APSF): Mr Sheik Alau'ddin Yacoob Marican - APSIF President
Persekutuan Silat Kebangsaan Malaysia (PESAKA): Mr. Dato Rosman Mat Deli - Vice President
Singapore Silat Federation (PERSISI): Sheik Alau'ddin Yacoob Marican - CEO
German Pencak Silat Federation (GPSF) : Mr Andre Mewis - President
Pencak Silat Federation UK (PSFUK): Miss Sue Gault - Secretary General
The Championships were opened by the Ambassadors to the Netherlands from Malaysia - H.E. Dato' Ahmad Nazri Yusof, & from Indonesia - H.E. I Gusti Agung Wesaka Puja, following a speech by the Secretary General of the NPSF, Robert Brandt.
![](images/championships/dutchopen_2016/Ambassadors of Malaysia And Indonesia Opening Championships.jpg)
The Opening Ceremony was followed by the start of the Junior & Senior Tanding competitions and the second day of the Championships focussed on Tanding Finals & Seni competitions. Particularly exciting finals took place between Malaysia's Nurul Ain & Singapore's Nurul Suhaila Mohd Saiful in Tanding Female Class D,
![](images/championships/dutchopen_2016/Singapore Vs Netherlands.jpg)
and in Male class E between Malaysia's Male Mohd Al Jufferi Jamari & Gusti Irvanda of Indonesia.
![](images/championships/dutchopen_2016/Malaysia's Mohd Al Jufferi Jamari on way to Gold.jpg)
Following the Tanding Finals, the Seni competitions began, which included spectacular performances, especially the Ganda by Mohd Taqiyuddin Hamid & Rosli Mohd Shari of PESAKA, & the Male Tunggal by Amzad Samudro of Indonesia, as well as an impressive Female Tunggal performance by Samantha v. Roosenbeek of the Netherlands.
![](images/championships/dutchopen_2016/Ganda performance.jpg)
Following the Artistic competitions there were Seni performances from pesilat from the Indonesian & the Malaysian teams, & some amazing performances by Silat masters.
![](images/championships/dutchopen_2016/Performance.png)
Gold, Silver & Bronze Cups were awarded for each competition category, as well the awards for best Female athlete, best Male athlete, & the best team. Singapore's Nurul Suhaila Mohd Saiful won best Female Athlete, & Malaysia's Mohd Al Jufferi Jamari won best Male athlete.
![](images/championships/dutchopen_2016/Best Female And Best Male performer.png)
The Best Team award was won by the team from Malaysia.
![](images/championships/dutchopen_2016/Championships best team - Malaysia.jpg)