Tuban Yudo Athletes Win Medals at POPDA XIV East Java”/>THREE judo athletes from the Tuban Regency contingent, East Java, achieved brilliant achievements at the XIV East Java Regional Student Sports Week (POPDA) 2024.
In the sport of judo, three athletes from Tuban won medals in their respective classes. Ratna Sulistyo Wati, a talented athlete in the -44 kg class, managed to win a gold medal after showing her superiority in the competition.
A similar achievement was also achieved by Anisyabella Septiya Alziziah who performed brilliantly in the -40 kg class and successfully brought home a gold medal. Meanwhile, Fambudi Wicaksono, who fought in the -50 kg class, won a silver medal, adding to the medal collection for the Tuban contingent.
Head of the Tuban Culture, Youth and Sports and Tourism Service (Disbudporapar), Mohammad Emawan Putra, expressed high appreciation for the achievements of the judo athletes.
According to him, this success reflects the hard work and dedication of student athletes in Tuban Regency. “We are very proud of the achievements of Ratna, Anisyabella and Fambudi. This is the result of intensive training and collaboration between various parties who play a role in advancing the world of sports in Tuban,” said Emawan, yesterday.
According to him, this achievement also shows the development of student sports in Tuban Regency, especially in judo. Previously, the Tuban contingent had also achieved achievements at POPDA XIV.
Among other things, through taekwondo athlete, Baihaqi Fajar Dwi Saputro, who won a bronze medal in the Junior Kyorugi Men’s O-78 Kg category. Apart from that, swimming athlete Sarah Dominique also contributed a bronze medal in the 50 meter backstroke event in the swimming event held in Bangkalan Regency.
The 2024 East Java POPDA event was attended by thousands of athletes from all districts/cities in East Java and took place with great enthusiasm. This positive result further motivates the Tuban contingent to win more medals in other sports that are still being competed.
It is hoped that support and prayers from the community will be an incentive for athletes to continue to excel and make Tuban Regency proud in this provincial level student sports event. (D-2)
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What strategies is the Tuban Culture, Youth and Sports and Tourism Service implementing to further develop judo and other sports in the region after the success at the XIV East Java Regional Student Sports Week?
### Interview with Mohammad Emawan, Head of the Tuban Culture, Youth and Sports and Tourism Service
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Mr. Emawan. We’re excited to discuss the recent achievements of the Tuban judo team at the XIV East Java Regional Student Sports Week. Three of our local athletes won medals, which is an impressive feat!
**Mohammad Emawan:** Thank you for having me! It’s indeed a proud moment for us in Tuban. The athletes showcased their hard work and dedication, and it’s a reflection of our growing commitment to sports development in the region.
**Interviewer:** Let’s talk about the athletes. Ratna Sulistyo Wati and Anisyabella Septiya Alziziah both took home gold medals in their respective classes. What do you think contributed to their success?
**Mohammad Emawan:** Both Ratna and Anisyabella trained rigorously leading up to the competition. Their coaches also played a crucial role in preparing them mentally and physically. Additionally, having a strong support system from their families and local community really motivated them to excel.
**Interviewer:** And Fambudi Wicaksono earned a silver medal as well. How does this performance impact the perception of judo in Tuban and East Java?
**Mohammad Emawan:** Fambudi’s performance is equally commendable. Winning a silver medal is no small achievement, and it adds to the growing reputation of judo in Tuban. It shows that we are producing competitive athletes who can stand on regional stages. This might inspire more young people to take up judo and other sports.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the community support. How important is community engagement for nurturing young athletes?
**Mohammad Emawan:** Community engagement is vital. When local communities rally around our athletes, it boosts their confidence. We have initiatives in place to encourage local participation in sports, including workshops and competitions that can help identify and nurture talent from a young age.
**Interviewer:** With the 2024 Paris Olympics approaching, do you think we can see more athletes from Tuban making it to that level?
**Mohammad Emawan:** Absolutely! We are excited about the future and have high hopes for our athletes. The recent successes at POPDA have generated a lot of enthusiasm, and with continued support and training, we believe it’s possible for our athletes to compete on the international stage.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Mr. Emawan. It’s inspiring to see how local efforts translate into regional success. We look forward to seeing more from the Tuban athletes in the future!
**Mohammad Emawan:** Thank you! We are committed to supporting our athletes and will keep striving for excellence in sports.