Depok-Two students from the Universitas Indonesia (UI) Vocational Education Program, Farhan Zakky Rahmatillah and Putu Surya Putra Atmaja, managed to bring home silver medals at the 2024 Panglima Kostrad Cup (PANGKOSTRADCUP) National Taekwondo Championship. In this competition, Farhan took home a silver medal in the Kyorugi Senior Men’s Under 58 Kg category. Meanwhile, Putu won a silver medal in the Kyorugi Senior Men Under 67 Kg category.
This national level championship was attended by more than 4,000 participants from various provinces in Indonesia, including police agencies, government agencies, universities, athlete schools and sports clubs. The event was organized by the Commander of the Indonesian Army Strategic Reserve Command at GOR Ciracas, East Jakarta, on May 9-12, 2024.
(Photo: Farhan’s appearance during the taekwondo championship)
Farhan and Putu succeeded in making UI proud under the auspices of the UI Taekwondo Student Activity Unit (UKM). Even though the lecture schedule is quite busy, both Farhan and Putu can divide their time between lectures and practice. Farhan said that he uses a priority scale, where academic activities are the main obligation. However, in his free time, he also hones his talents so that he can make a proud achievement. “Good time management is the key so that academic and training activities can be carried out optimally,” said Farhan.
(Photo: Putu’s appearance during the taekwondo championship)
Unlike Farhan, Putu actually takes time to study after practicing taekwondo. So, the body will feel fresher and better enough to study and do assignments. Putu said, “I also have lots of e-books that can be read and studied at any time. So, practicing taekwondo doesn’t prevent me from being able to learn anytime and anywhere.”
Meanwhile, both of them are targeting themselves to get a gold medal and compete at the international level. On the other hand, they also maximize academic and organizational potential. For example, Putu who is one of the finalists for the 2024 UI Vocational Student Achievement, and Farhan who is active in organizing as Chair of the 2024 Accounting Vocational Association. Both of them will continue to fight and be active in the sport of taekwondo to make the name of UI Vocational and Indonesia proud.
(Photo: Farhan and Putu with UKM Taekwondo UI)
Director of the UI Padang Vocational Education Program, Wicaksono, S.E., Ph.D., observed the success of the two UI Vocational students. According to him, vocational education which has a practice-based curriculum does not dampen students’ enthusiasm to continue to excel. “I congratulate Farhan and Putu who have succeeded in bringing home brilliant achievements. I am sure that other students can follow in their footsteps to achieve achievements in academic and non-academic fields,” said Padang.
