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| Sport | Silambam |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Worldwide |
| Abbreviation | SILA |
| Founded | July 10, 2014 |
| Affiliation | United Nations, Sustainable_Development_Goals[1][2] |
| Regional affiliation | Continent |
| Headquarters | Singapore |
| Location | Singapore |
| Chairman | Guruji Murugan Chillayah of Malaysia |
| Vice president(s) | Thiagu Paramaisuaran |
| Secretary | Prabakara Nath |
| Women's coach | Dr.Kavitha |
| Official website | |
| www | |
The Silambam Asia (SILA) is the official international governing body of silambam and International Non-Government Organisation (INGO).[3] It was formed in 2014 in Singapore, is the only Silambam organization recognised by the United Nations and has members of five countries in Asia continent, and growing further accordance with Sustainable Development goals of United Nations.
History[edit]
Silambam name has made its historical first time appearance in the world eyes as the United Nations Assembly committee for Economic and Social Council recommends Silambam Asia for status. Occassion held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, United States on January 21, 2019.[4]
Mission and values[edit]
Silambam Asia is the umbrella organisation for World Silambam Association (WSA), as well as organisers of international arts, sporting, cultural, education and delegate participants of dissemination events for Indian Traditional Arts. In this role it provides expertise in, for associated members in effort to provide Trainings, Research, Revive, Rejuvenate, Retention and Restore.[5]
By establishing Silambam arts and sports games that group together similar sports, Silambam Asia aims to promote the members and the members' visibility worldwide.
Competition and events[edit]
Silambam (Staff Fencing)[edit]
- Individual (Tani Tiramai) - Men and Women
- Team (Kulu Potti) - Men and Women
- Staff Fencing / Sparring (Kambu Sandai) - Men and Women
Kai Silambam / Kuttu Varisai (Sala Varisai -Pattern)[edit]
- Individual (Tani Tiramai) - Men and Women
- Team (synchronized) (Kulu Potti) - Men and Women
Recognized Silambam Organisations[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "United Nations Committee Recommends Status for Silambam". un.org. United Nations Meetings Coverage & Press Releases. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ "Indian Traditional Arts - 5R (Research, Revive, Rejuvenate, Restore and Retention)". un.org. United Nations Partnership for Goals. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- ^ Guruji Murugan, Chillayah (20 October 2012). "Official Silambam Asia". Silambam. Retrieved 31 May 2013.
- ^ "United Nations Committee Recommends Status for Silambam". un.org. United Nations Meetings Coverage & Press Releases. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
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External links[edit]
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[[:Category:Indian martial arts]] [[:Category:Dravidian martial arts]] [[:Category:Tamil martial arts]] [[:Category:Stick-fighting]] [[:Category:Tamil culture]]