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 does Tuban’s Culture, Youth and Sports Service have in place to support young athletes like Ratna and Anisyabella as they transition to higher levels of competition?
**Interview with Mohammad Emawan, Head of Tuban Culture, Youth and Sports and Tourism Service**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Mr. Emawan. Tuban has had a fantastic showing in judo recently at both the PON in Aceh-Sumut and the East Java Regional Student Sports Week (POPDA). Can you tell us how you feel about these achievements?
**Mohammad Emawan:** Thank you for having me. I’m immensely proud of our athletes. Their hard work and dedication have truly paid off. Winning medals at both these events puts Tuban on the map and showcases the talent we have in our region.
**Interviewer:** Three athletes in particular, Ratna Sulistyo Wati and Anisyabella Septiya Alziziah, both won gold at the POPDA, while Fambudi Wicaksono earned a silver medal. What can you tell us about their performances?
**Mohammad Emawan:** Ratna and Anisyabella demonstrated exceptional skill in their respective weight classes, showing great technique and strategy. Fambudi also performed admirably, securing a silver medal in a very competitive field. It’s encouraging to see young athletes stepping up and achieving such success.
**Interviewer:** Given these achievements, what is the plan for supporting these athletes moving forward, particularly as they continue to compete at higher levels?
**Mohammad Emawan:** We are committed to providing ongoing support through training programs, facilities, and coaching. We’re also aiming to facilitate sponsorships and exposure to international competitions to help our athletes grow. Their success inspires the next generation, and we want to ensure they have every opportunity to excel.
**Interviewer:** With the national spotlight on these athletes, how do you think this will impact judo in Tuban moving forward?
**Mohammad Emawan:** This success will definitely raise interest in judo among local youth. We expect to see increased participation in judo at schools and clubs. Our goal is to build a solid foundation that allows more athletes to achieve at the national level and, hopefully, on the international stage as well.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Mr. Emawan. It sounds like Tuban is on the verge of significant achievements in sports.
**Mohammad Emawan:** Thank you! We’re excited about the future and appreciate all the support from the community. It’s an exciting time for Tuban sports!
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This interview highlights the recent successes in judo and sets the stage for future support and development in the local sporting community.
