Indonesia’s Culture Minister Fadli Zon is actively promoting the inclusion of pencak silat in the Olympic Games through increased cultural diplomacy. He has called for broader international acknowledgment of this traditional Indonesian martial art. Zon emphasized the importance of demonstrating pencak silat’s cultural significance and sporting merits on a global scale. This initiative aims to secure sufficient support from international sporting federations to advance the Olympic bid. The push involves highlighting pencak silat's unique characteristics and its deep roots within Indonesian culture. Successful inclusion would represent a significant achievement for Indonesian sports and cultural heritage. Further efforts will focus on showcasing pencak silat internationally and fostering collaborative relationships within the sporting community.