Top Ranked Fencers
Epee
Sera SONGWhen and where did you begin this sport?
She began fencing at junior high school in Geumsan County, Republic of Korea.
Why this sport?
Her physical education teacher suggested the sport to her.
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Gergely SIKLOSIWhen and where did you begin this sport?
He began fencing at age seven. "I was doing it for fun until around 14 when I beat the Hungarian No. 1 at that time, and realised that this is serious, for real."
Why this sport?
"When I first tried [fencing], I felt like 'this is me'. Fencing is not only about physical or technical capabilities, it's also about mind games. It's not the fastest or the strongest who wins. It's the one who can put the whole cake together."
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When and where did you begin this sport?
She began fencing at age six after watching her father fence at a local competition. "My siblings and I thought the sport was strange and interesting-appearing, so my dad started teaching us the basics in our empty dining room and taking us to a club twice a week that was 1.5 hours away from where we lived."
Why this sport?
She and her brother and sister followed their father, Steve Kiefer, into the sport. "Growing up my dad decided that he wanted to take up fencing again. He hadn't picked up a foil in 10 or 15 years, and me and my siblings watched him compete at a local tournament. Then he asked if we wanted to try it, and we said yes. Twenty years later I'm still doing it."
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Chun Yin Ryan CHOIWhen and where did you begin this sport?
He began fencing in grade four of primary school.
Why this sport?
His mother forced him to go to a fencing lesson. "I didn't really want to go, but my mother made me because it was run by a friend of hers and they wanted more students. But, after the class, I loved it and wanted to continue."
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Misaki EMURAWhen and where did you begin this sport?
She began fencing at age nine.
Why this sport?
She was encouraged to try the sport by her parents, and went to a fencing class where her father coached. She took up foil in grade three of primary school, but competed in sabre at a competition which had a prize of a jigsaw puzzle. She then switched to sabre before starting middle school.
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Jean-Philippe PATRICELearn more→Results & Competitions
Latest Results
| Competition | Date | Weapon | Gender | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padua | 2026-03-08 | sabre | M | |
| Athènes | 2026-03-08 | sabre | F | |
| Cairo | 2026-03-08 | foil | F | |
| Cairo | 2026-03-08 | foil | M | |
| Padua | 2026-03-06 | sabre | M |
Upcoming Competitions
| Competition | Date | Weapon | Gender | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest | 2026-03-13 | epee | M | |
| Budapest | 2026-03-13 | epee | F | |
| Lima | 2026-03-20 | foil | M | |
| Lima | 2026-03-21 | foil | F | |
| Astana | 2026-03-26 | epee | M |
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Moreover, the industry is often criticized for a lack of diversity. The "Jakarta-centric" view dominates, often ignoring or stereotyping Papuan, Ambon, or Dayak cultures. The issue of copyright remains rampant, with many songs still being illegally downloaded, and plagiarism accusations are common among soap opera scriptwriters.
Parallel to the mainstream, Indonesia has a thriving underground and indie scene. Bands like Hivi!, Fourtwnty, and Banda Neira have mastered the art of melancholic, poetic ballads that speak to the urban millennial and Gen Z experience. Unlike the overt sexuality of Dangdut, indie music relies on existential dread and nostalgia.
Meanwhile, the legacy of 90s and 2000s rock bands like Dewa 19, Peterpan (now Noah), and Slank remains untouchable. These bands fill stadiums across the archipelago. The death of vocalist Glenn Fredly in 2020 sparked a national outpouring of grief, demonstrating that the singer-songwriter tradition remains a religious experience for many Indonesians.
Indonesian cinema is having a renaissance, specifically in horror. Forget jump scares; Indonesian horror is rooted in mistik (mysticism) and pesugihan (black magic).
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Indonesian cinema has arguably seen its biggest boom in the last five years. We aren't just making movies; we are making movements.
It started with the action genre. Films like The Night Comes for Us and Headshot proved that Indonesia could produce high-octane action choreography that rivals Hollywood. But the real game-changer has been the horror and drama genres.
Take Joko Anwar’s Pengabdi Setan (Satan's Slaves) or Kimo Stamboel’s Ivanna. These films didn't just scare audiences; they broke box office records. They combined local folklore—deeply rooted in Indonesian mysticism—with modern cinematography.
More recently, films like Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap and KKN di Desa Penari have shown that audiences crave stories about us—about family dynamics, cultural taboos, and the clash between modernity and tradition. We are finally telling stories that feel local but resonate globally.
Indonesia is the capital of Twitter trends. The internet runs on Baper (Bawa Perasaan: bringing your feelings). Indonesian fans are notoriously loyal and intensely emotional. Indonesian entertainment is not without its dark side
K-Pop is still massive, but local fandoms (like the Bumi for singer Tulus, or ARMY Indonesia for BTS) are the most organized in the world. Indonesian fan accounts often lead global streaming goals.
Then there are the Influencers. From the high-fashion hijab looks of Zaskia Sungkar to the chaotic food reviews of Ria Ricis, local creators have mastered the art of "Clickbait" thumbnails and family vlogs. The Ricis family, for example, pulls millions of views just by documenting a trip to the grocery store.
Indonesian YouTube stars generate viewership numbers that rival the Super Bowl. Atta Halilintar, dubbed the "William Hung of Indonesia" (a label he embraces), turned gaudy, high-energy vlogs into a multi-million dollar business. His wedding to pop star Aurel Hermansyah was broadcast across multiple networks and trended globally on Twitter.
Similarly, the Ria Ricis (Atta's sister) phenomenon shows the power of "Reels" culture. Her style is absurdist, loud, and deeply endearing to Gen Z. These creators are not just performers; they are the gatekeepers of fashion, slang, and political endorsement.
While streaming wins critics, television remains king in terms of reach. For the lower middle class in rural Java or Sumatra, the evening sinetron (soap opera) is religion. The issue of copyright remains rampant, with many
The formula is specific and relentless: a poor, saintly girl (usually an bawang or onion) is tormented by a rich, cruel mother-in-law and a scheming sister. There is amnesia, unexpected twins, and physical slaps that sound like firecrackers. Critics loathe them for their repetitive plots, but sinetron stars like Raffi Ahmad and Nagita Slavina have transcended acting to become demi-gods.
Raffi Ahmad, often called "King of the Celebrity Endorsement," doesn't just act; he brands. His wedding was a national event. His house tour on YouTube broke viewership records. This ecosystem feeds directly into the second pillar of Indonesian pop culture:
No discussion of Indonesian popular culture is complete without food. Unlike fine dining trends in the West, Indonesian viral food is about excess and shock value.
Es Campur (mixed ice) has been upgraded to towers of jelly, condensed milk, and bread as tall as a toddler. Geprek (smashed fried chicken covered in raw sambal) became a nationwide craze, spawning chain restaurants like "Richeese Factory" that blend Indonesian spice with American cheese sauce.
Food vloggers like "The Benak" (Dentist) have millions of followers solely devoted to watching him eat absurd portions of noodles or seafood. These videos are a form of mukbang but localized with the Indonesian philosophy of dapur (kitchen) as the heart of the home.