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.
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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.
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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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How do the achievements of Tuban’s judo athletes impact the local sports culture and inspire future generations?
### Interview with Mohammad Emawan, Head of the Tuban Culture, Youth, Sports and Tourism Service
**Interviewer:** Good morning, Mr. Emawan! Thank you for joining us today to discuss the remarkable achievements of Tuban’s judo athletes at the XIV East Java Regional Student Sports Week (POPDA) 2024.
**Emawan:** Good morning! It’s a pleasure to be here and talk about our talented athletes.
**Interviewer:** We saw that three athletes from Tuban stood out at the event. Can you tell us more about their performances?
**Emawan:** Absolutely! We had Ratna Sulistyo Wati who competed in the -44 kg class and won gold. Her technical skill and determination were truly impressive. Anisyabella Septiya Alziziah also excelled in the -40 kg category, bringing home another gold medal for Tuban. Additionally, Fambudi Wicaksono fought valiantly in the -50 kg class and secured a silver medal. Their achievements are a testament to their hard work and dedication.
**Interviewer:** That’s fantastic! How do you feel about the overall performance of the Tuban contingent at POPDA this year?
**Emawan:** I am extremely proud. Our athletes not only demonstrated their skills but also showed great sportsmanship. These results highlight the potential we have in Tuban for sports, especially judo. Their success serves as an inspiration for other young athletes in the region.
**Interviewer:** What does this mean for judo in Tuban going forward?
**Emawan:** These achievements create a positive atmosphere for the sport in our area. With increased visibility and success, we hope to attract more young people to take up judo. We will also enhance our training programs to ensure that we continue to nurture talent.
**Interviewer:** That sounds like a solid plan. Is there anything you would like to say to the athletes and the community?
**Emawan:** I want to congratulate our athletes for their hard work and achievements. To the community, I encourage everyone to continue supporting our local sports programs. Your support is crucial in helping our athletes reach even greater heights.
**Interviewer:** Thank you so much for your insights, Mr. Emawan. We look forward to seeing more successes from Tuban’s athletes in the future!
**Emawan:** Thank you for having me! Let’s cheer for our athletes and continue to promote sports in our region.
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This interview highlights the achievements of Tuban’s young judo athletes and their impact on local sports culture, reflecting on both individual accomplishments and the collective pride of the community.