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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**Interview with Mohammad Emawan, Head of Tuban Culture, Youth and Sports and Tourism Service**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Mr. Emawan. The recent performance of Tuban’s judo athletes at the XIV East Java Regional Student Sports Week has been outstanding. Can you share your thoughts on their achievements?
**Mohammad Emawan:** Thank you for having me. I’m incredibly proud of our athletes—Ratna Sulistyo Wati and Anisyabella Septiya Alziziah, who both won gold medals, along with Fambudi Wicaksono, who secured a silver. Their hard work and dedication have really shone through in this competition, and it’s a testament to what our local sports programs aim to achieve.
**Editor:** Ratna and Anisyabella both dominated their weight classes. What do you think contributed to their success in the -44 kg and -40 kg categories?
**Mohammad Emawan:** Both athletes have trained rigorously and consistently. Their coaches played a vital role in preparing them mentally and physically. Moreover, the support they received from their families and the community boosted their confidence, allowing them to perform at their best during the competition.
**Editor:** It’s also exciting to see young talents like Fambudi contributing to the medal tally. What initiatives do you have in place to nurture these young athletes?
**Mohammad Emawan:** We are committed to providing access to top-notch coaching and facilities. We regularly host workshops and training camps, and we also encourage participation in regional and national competitions to give our athletes the opportunity to gain experience and improve their skills.
**Editor:** Looking ahead, what are your aspirations for Tuban’s athletes, especially with the upcoming Paris Olympics?
**Mohammad Emawan:** Our goal is to build a strong pipeline of talent that can compete not just regionally but internationally. We’re particularly excited about the prospects of our athletes participating in global events, including the Paris Olympics. We are focused on enhancing their training and providing them with the resources they need to succeed.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Mr. Emawan. It sounds like Tuban is on the right track to producing exceptional athletes. We look forward to hearing more about their future achievements!
**Mohammad Emawan:** Thank you! We appreciate your support and coverage. Together, we can inspire more young people to get involved in sports.
