In the ceremony, Prof. Jamal, accompanied by the Dean of the Faculty of Sports (FKOR) UNS Dr. Sapta Kunta and the Dean of Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) UNS Prof. Ismi Dwi Astuti N., and Chief of Academic and Student Affairs Bureau UNS Drs. Rohman Agus Pratomo. In his remark, Prof. Jamal shared his gratitude for UNS students’ achievements and contributions who have won medals and made a name for UNS at the national level.

“A prideful achievement for UNS, and we prayed for the future events, both at national and international levels, to bring color to UNS,” Prof. Jamal stated.

With the bright achievements, Prof. Jamal mentioned that the students deserve abundant bonuses. The gold medalists received a free tuition fee (UKT), an opportunity to continue their study up to a Doctoral Degree in UNS, and development funds of IDR 4.5 million. The silver medalists received a free tuition fee, an opportunity for a free master’s program, and IDR 3.5 million development funds. “For the bronze medalist, you are freed from the tuition fee for your program in UNS and will receive development funds of IDR 2.5 million,” Prof. Jamal added.

On this occasion, the Dean of FKOR UNS, Dr. Sapta Kunta, thanked Prof. Jamal for giving his students abundant and various bonuses. He hoped that the bonuses could motivate other students to contribute to UNS at national and international competitions. “Because yesterday we have many related to international medals and bringing pride for Indonesia,” Dr. Sapta Kunta, who brought his trainees to win gold medals in the para-badminton championship of Tokyo Paralympics, stated.

UNS sent nine students to participate in PON XX Papua 2021 in DKI Jakarta and Central Java Contingent. The gold medalists from UNS are Janan Salma in Basketball, Lukman L. Hakim in Baseball, and Khoirudin Mustakim in pencak silat tanding class B. The silver medals were brought home by Fauziyyah Rahma in 4×200 meters freestyle relay women swimming and Agung Wahyudi in triple jump athletics. Ashifa’ Helsa in 200-meter dive pool, Nadia Haq U. N. C in pencak silat tanding class B, and Adira Kurniawati in team sabel fencing won the bronze medals.

During their stay in the easternmost province in Indonesia, UNS students have various unique experiences. Nadia Haq U. N. C, who won a bronze medal for Central Java Province, won her medal during her pregnancy. Khoirudin Mustakim, the gold medalist, ran 58 km from Salatiga to Klaten as a will he had before participating in PON XX Papua 2021. The gold medalist spent around 10 hours completing his will with only mineral water and honey for his journey. Humas UNS

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The representative of Central Java from UNS will compete from October 2 to October 15 on the Land of Cenderawasih (Bird-of-Paradise), Papua. The deployment of the contingent was also attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Sports (FKOR) UNS, Dr. Sapta Kunta, the Manager of Pencak Silat Section for Central Java KONI, who is also serving as the Head of the Sports Coaching Education Study Program (Penkepor), Dr. Haris Nugroho, and Head of the Student Affairs and Academic Bureau, Drs. Rohman Agus Pratomo.

In his speech, Dr. Haris states that there were nine athletes from UNS who will represent Central Java in the Papua PON. In addition, the contingent includes one sparring staff, namely Ananda Eka Ramadhan from the Master Program in Sports Science and the Section Manager of Pencak Silat for the Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI) in Central Java, Dr. Haris.

“Thank you for the warm reception and welcome from the UNS academic community. We wish for your blessing and support for us to contribute and win the highest medal for Central Java and UNS. Hopefully, there will be many UNS athletes who excel both in the national and international arenas,” said Dr. Haris.

Meanwhile, Prof. Jamal also advised that this PON 2021 can be the means to accomplish achievements. “Actually, not only these nine athletes, there are other UNS athletes who have to represent other KONIs. We are proud and happy because we can represent Central Java, with the flag of Central Java on the national stage,” said Prof. Jamal. In addition, the Rector of UNS also advised to always maintain health, both in food intake and sleep patterns.

The nine athletes from UNS who will compete in PON Papua 2021 are from three study programs, namely Physical Education, Health and Recreation (PJKR) FKOR, Sports Coaching Education (Penkepor) FKOR, and Demographics and Civil Registration (DPS) Vocational School (SV).

The representing athletes are Adira Kurniawati (PJKR/FKOR) and Yulian Muhammad Adhitama (PJKR/FKOR) for fencing. Agung Wahyudi (PJKR/FKOR) for the triple jump athletics event. Ashifa’ Helsa Ashuroh (PJKR/FKOR) for Diving.
For the pencak silat sport there are three UNS students, namely Nadia Haq Umami Nur Cahyani (Penkepor/FKOR), Zidni Rahma Amaly (Penkepor/FKOR), and Khoirudin Mustakim (Penkepor/PJKR). For Football there are Iskushardianto (PJKR/FKOR) and Fauziyyah Rahma Prastista (DPS/SV). Humas UNS

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