Promotion of Silat Exponent V. Thamaraj to Sergeant
V. Thamaraj, a 28-year-old national silat exponent, has been promoted to Sergeant, effective January 2, following his success at the World Pencak Silat Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Background and Achievements
Thamaraj, a Corporal at the 9th Komp of the Royal Military Police Corps (KPTD) in Sibu, Sarawak, was originally involved in taekwondo but transitioned to silat and quickly made a name for himself in the sport. He won a gold medal in the Men’s Free class at the World Pencak Silat Championship, contributing to Malaysia’s overall haul of six gold, nine silver, and four bronze medals.
Promotion and Celebration
The promotion to Sergeant is a great appreciation for Thamaraj’s achievements, particularly since he is from the KPTD, which is led by the ATM silat chairman. The promotion will be celebrated on December 26, along with that of Cpl Ahmad Fauzan Hadi, who won a gold medal in the Men’s Solo Class.
Journey to Success
According to Malaysian Armed Forces Silat Association (ATM) secretary Major Noorsyahiddawati Abdullah Sani, Thamaraj’s journey to success began when he was trained and sent to the National Silat Championship in 2022. He was then absorbed into the national squad based on his achievements.
Future Plans
Thamaraj is already looking forward to more titles in 2025, with his sights set on the Asian Championships in Uzbekistan next year. He aims to win gold for Malaysia after settling for silver medals in the last two editions.
Conclusion
Thamaraj’s promotion to Sergeant is a well-deserved recognition of his hard work and dedication to the sport of silat. His success serves as an inspiration to others, and his future plans are a testament to his commitment to excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is V. Thamaraj’s current rank?
A: He is currently a Corporal at the 9th Komp of the Royal Military Police Corps (KPTD) in Sibu, Sarawak.
Q: What is Thamaraj’s background in martial arts?
A: He was originally involved in taekwondo but transitioned to silat and quickly made a name for himself in the sport.
Q: What are Thamaraj’s future plans?
A: He aims to win gold for Malaysia at the Asian Championships in Uzbekistan next year, after settling for silver medals in the last two editions.
Q: How many gold medals did Malaysia win at the World Pencak Silat Championship?
A: Malaysia won six gold medals at the championship.