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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How does the local community contribute to the development and achievements of judo athletes in Tuban?
**Interview with Mohammad Emawan, Head of the Tuban Culture, Youth and Sports and Tourism Service**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Mr. Emawan. Congratulations on the impressive performance of the Tuban judo athletes at the XIV East Java Regional Student Sports Week! Could you tell us more about their achievements?
**Mohammad Emawan:** Thank you for having me! We are incredibly proud of our athletes. Ratna Sulistyo Wati and Anisyabella Septiya Alziziah both secured gold medals in their respective weight classes, -44 kg and -40 kg, demonstrating their talent and hard work. Fambudi Wicaksono also performed admirably, bringing home a silver medal in the -50 kg class. Their success reflects not only their dedication but also the strong judo program we have in Tuban.
**Interviewer:** What do you think contributed to their success in this competition?
**Mohammad Emawan:** A lot of factors played a role. First, the athletes have been training rigorously under dedicated coaches who have built a solid training regimen. Additionally, our community supports these young athletes, which encourages them to perform their best. We also focus on creating competitive opportunities for them, and participating in events like the POPDA is crucial for their development.
**Interviewer:** Are there any plans for further development of judo in Tuban, especially with the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics?
**Mohammad Emawan:** Absolutely! We are committed to nurturing our young talents, especially with the Olympics on the horizon. We’re looking to provide more training camps, workshops, and perhaps even partnerships with experienced judo clubs to help our athletes gain valuable experience. Athletes like Maryam March Maharani, who we are supporting for the Olympics, serve as great inspirations for our local judo community.
**Interviewer:** What message would you like to convey to the athletes and the community following this success?
**Mohammad Emawan:** I want to remind our athletes that hard work and perseverance pay off. Winning medals is a testament to their efforts, but it’s essential to stay focused on their growth and improvement. To our community, your support is vital—let’s continue to rally behind these athletes as they aim higher and represent Tuban and Indonesia on larger stages.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Mr. Emawan. We look forward to seeing more achievements from Tuban’s judo athletes in the future!
**Mohammad Emawan:** Thank you! It’s an exciting time for us, and we appreciate your support in highlighting our athletes’ journeys.
