Jatinangor, (09/04) Widyatama University once again achieved its best performance in the 2017 West Java Intercollegiate Tarung Derajat Championship, which took place at Bale Santika Padjajaran University from April 7 to 9, 2017. A total of eight students from Widyatama University, two of whom were from the Bachelor of Accounting Study Program, won silver medals: Fishara Adha in the 45.1 kg – 50 kg class and Imelda Lamapaha in the 50.1 kg – 54 kg class. Meanwhile, Rizki Lucky Pratama in the 64.1 kg – 67 kg category and Ofik Ahmad Nugraha in the 67.1 kg – 80 kg category from the Management Program earned bronze medals. The students’ path to becoming champions was hindered by national athletes who won gold medals at this event.
This championship was attended by 99 athletes from 32 public and private universities in West Java. The success of this championship was due to the collaboration between Padjadjaran University, BAPOMI West Java, Tarung Derajat Central Academy, West Java Provincial KODRAT Management, and the West Java Tarung Derajat Student Communication Forum. The events contested in this West Java Intercollegiate Championship consisted of 9 Men’s Free Fighting events and 5 Women’s Free Fighting events, with a total of 14 gold medals, 14 silver medals, and 28 bronze medals up for grabs.
In this biennial championship, a number of Tarung Derajat students in West Java Province were selected to ensure their eligibility to join the West Java Provincial Team at the 15th POMNas in South Sulawesi this year.
The Widyatama University academic community congratulates the medal winners from Satlat Widyatama. Without diminishing the respect of other students who participated in this event, including:
- Nanda Fuja Darmawan, 49.1 kg – 52 kg class (Bachelor of Management Study Program)
- Rizka Khoirunisa, 54.1 kg – 58 kg class (Bachelor of Accounting Study Program)
- Roni Purnama, 67.1 kg – 70 kg class (Industrial Engineering Program)
- Ray Jerico S, 52.1 kg – 55 kg class (Graphic Design Program D4)
We hope that in other competitions, they can continue to bring pride to Widyatama University at the provincial and national levels. Viva UTama!!!
