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 did the Tuban Culture, Youth and Sports and Tourism Service implement to support athletes during their training for the POPDA 2024?
**Interview with Mohammad Emawan, Head of the Tuban Culture, Youth and Sports and Tourism Service**
**Host:** Welcome, Mohammad Emawan! Thank you for joining us today to discuss the fantastic achievements of our judo athletes from Tuban at the XIV East Java Regional Student Sports Week (POPDA) 2024.
**Mohammad Emawan:** Thank you for having me. It’s a pleasure to talk about our athletes’ accomplishments.
**Host:** This year, three athletes from Tuban distinguished themselves in judo competitions. Can you tell us more about their achievements?
**Mohammad Emawan:** Absolutely! We are incredibly proud of Ratna Sulistyo Wati, who won a gold medal in the -44 kg class after showcasing exceptional skill and determination. Anisyabella Septiya Alziziah also earned a gold medal in the -40 kg class, reflecting her hard work and talent. Additionally, Fambudi Wicaksono secured a silver medal in the -50 kg class, contributing to our overall success at the event. Our athletes demonstrated great teamwork and sportsmanship throughout the competition [[1](https://suaradesa.co/olahraga/atlet-judo-tuban-raih-emas-dan-perak-di-popda-jatim/)].
**Host:** Those are impressive feats! What do you think contributed to their success?
**Mohammad Emawan:** Their success can be attributed to rigorous training programs and the strong support from various community members and coaches. We have a committed group of trainers who focus not only on the physical training but also on the mental preparation of our athletes. This collaboration among sports bodies, schools, and the local government plays a crucial role in developing young talents in Tuban [[1](https://suaradesa.co/olahraga/atlet-judo-tuban-raih-emas-dan-perak-di-popda-jatim/)].
**Host:** It’s great to hear how the community has come together to support these athletes. What are your hopes for them in the future?
**Mohammad Emawan:** I hope they continue to train diligently and aim for even higher levels of competition, perhaps even representing Indonesia in national or international events in the future. Their achievements at POPDA are just the beginning, and I encourage them to set new goals and maintain their passion for judo [[1](https://suaradesa.co/olahraga/atlet-judo-tuban-raih-emas-dan-perak-di-popda-jatim/)].
**Host:** Thank you so much for your insights, Mohammad. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for our talented athletes from Tuban!
**Mohammad Emawan:** Thank you for having me! Let’s continue to support all our young athletes and celebrate their achievements.