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 is the local government of Tuban supporting the development and training of young athletes in their sports programs?
**Interview:** Celebrating Athletic Excellence from Tuban at POPDA XIV East Java
**Host:** Welcome, everyone! Today, we have a special guest with us, Mohammad Emawan, the Head of the Tuban Culture, Youth and Sports and Tourism Service, to discuss the remarkable achievements of our local judo athletes at the recent XIV East Java Regional Student Sports Week (POPDA) 2024. Thank you for joining us, Mr. Emawan.
**Mohammad Emawan:** Thank you for having me! It’s a pleasure to be here and discuss our athletes’ fantastic results.
**Host:** Let’s dive right in! Three athletes from Tuban, Ratna Sulistyo Wati, Anisyabella Septiya Alziziah, and Fambudi Wicaksono, distinguished themselves at the competition. Can you tell us more about their performances?
**Mohammad Emawan:** Absolutely! Ratna Sulistyo Wati and Anisyabella Septiya Alziziah both performed exceptionally well, each winning gold medals in their weight classes of -44 kg and -40 kg, respectively. Their dedication and skills truly shone through during the competition. Fambudi Wicaksono also did us proud by securing a silver medal in the -50 kg class. Their hard work is a testament to the talent we have in Tuban.
**Host:** It sounds like a proud moment for Tuban. What does this achievement mean for young athletes in your region?
**Mohammad Emawan:** These accomplishments serve as an inspiration for our young athletes. It highlights that with commitment and training, success is attainable. It also boosts interest in judo and sports in general in our community, encouraging more youngsters to participate.
**Host:** How does the local government support athletes like these in their training and development?
**Mohammad Emawan:** We provide various support mechanisms, including training facilities, coaching, and funding for participating in competitions. Additionally, we work to create a conducive environment for athletes to thrive, from grassroots levels up to regional and national competitions.
**Host:** That’s impressive! As we look ahead, what are the aspirations for these athletes and the judo program in Tuban?
**Mohammad Emawan:** Our goal is to continually develop our judo program and aim for even bigger platforms, like the upcoming national events and potentially the Olympics. We believe that with further support and development, we can see athletes from Tuban representing Indonesia on international stages.
**Host:** Thank you, Mr. Emawan, for sharing these insights with us today. It’s wonderful to hear about the promising future of judo in Tuban!
**Mohammad Emawan:** Thank you for having me! Let’s continue to support our athletes and celebrate their achievements together.
**Host:** To our viewers, stay tuned for more updates on our local sports heroes!