UNS — Two students of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta are selected to take part in the Indonesian team for the SEA Games 2022. The two students were Khoirudin Mustakim and Ashifa Helsa Ashuroh. These two students from the Faculty of Sports (FKOR) UNS will compete in different sports fields, where Khoirudin will compete in Pencak Silat, while Ashifa in diving. Both are currently in Vietnam, where the SEA Games 2022 is hosted.
When interviewed via Whatsapp, Ashifa claimed to have prepared to compete at the biggest sports event in Southeast Asia. The 19-year-old explained that she had been exercising intensely for two months before leaving for Vietnam. The diver from Banjarnegara Regency also revealed that she prepared not only physically but also mentally. With these provisions, Ashifa is optimistic about achieving the best results. “Hopefully, this year’s SEA Games can go smoothly, and we can get the best results,” said the year of 2021 student.
This is the first time Ashifa took part in the Indonesian contingent for the SEA Games. Until the day she was contacted by the @uns.official team, Ashifa still did not know on what branch number she would have to compete. However, Ashifa made sure that she would participate in the sprinter numbers.
Meanwhile, Khoirudin Mustakim will compete in Class B Male, Pencak Marat. When this news came down, Khoirudin made it to the finals. The Pencak Silat athlete from Klaten Regency will advance to the finals after defeating the host country’s representative. In a short interview via Whatsapp, Khoirudin decisively stated that he targeted to win a gold medal in the championship. He’s very confident in his abilities. “My personal target is a gold medal,” he stressed.
Khoirudin is selected to be one of the representatives in the Indonesian team for the SEA Games 2022 after becoming the XX PON Papua champion. Previously, Khoirudin had participated in the 2019 SEA Games in Manila, Philippines, and won a silver medal. Let’s support and pray for Khoirudin and Ashifa in the SEA Games 2022 from May 12-23, 2022. Humas UNS
Reporter: Ida Fitriyah
Editor: Dwi Hastuti