Pencak Silat Industrialization Crucial for Olympic Breakthrough, Says Expert
An Indonesian expert highlighted the importance of "industrializing" Pencak Silat as a crucial step towards its inclusion in the Olympics. The view suggests that organized strategies and investment are essential for the martial art's development and international spread.
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