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 initiatives are in place to promote youth sports participation in Tuban?
**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 are excited to hear about the recent achievements of Tuban’s judo athletes at the XIV East Java Regional Student Sports Week (POPDA) 2024. Can you share your thoughts on their performances?
**Mohammad Emawan:** Thank you for having me. I am incredibly proud of our athletes. Ratna Sulistyo Wati and Anisyabella Septiya Alziziah both winning gold medals in their respective weight classes -44 kg and -40 kg is a tremendous achievement. Their hard work and dedication truly reflected in their performances, and it’s a testament to the quality of judo training and development here in Tuban.
**Interviewer:** It’s amazing to see such success! Additionally, we have Fambudi Wicaksono who won a silver medal in the -50 kg category. How significant is his achievement for the team and the region?
**Mohammad Emawan:** Absolutely! Fambudi’s silver medal is significant as well. It contributes to our overall success and demonstrates the depth of talent within our judo contingent. Each medal, whether gold or silver, adds to the pride of our community and encourages more young athletes to participate in sports.
**Interviewer:** What kind of support is provided to athletes in Tuban to help them reach such competitive levels?
**Mohammad Emawan:** We provide various forms of support, including access to coaching, training facilities, and nutritional guidance. Our goal is to foster an environment where young athletes can thrive. We also work closely with schools and local sports clubs to identify and nurture talent from a young age.
**Interviewer:** Looking ahead, what are your hopes for Tuban’s athletes in upcoming competitions?
**Mohammad Emawan:** I hope to see our athletes continue to excel and possibly represent Indonesia on bigger stages like the national championships and even the Olympics. We believe that with the right support and training, our athletes can achieve national and international success.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Mr. Emawan, for sharing your insights. It’s inspiring to see the dedication to promoting sports and supporting young talent in Tuban!
**Mohammad Emawan:** Thank you! We’re committed to our athletes and will continue to strive for excellence in sports in Tuban.
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This interview highlights the recent successes of Tuban’s judo athletes and the supportive environment cultivated by local officials like Mohammad Emawan, aligning with the achievements reported in the recent competition [[1](https://mediaindonesia.com/news/2024/11/09/1731143047_273a27dd8b1071aa4d20.jpeg)].
