Depok-I Putu Surya Atmaja, a student of the Occupational Therapy study program, Vocational Education Program, Universitas Indonesia (UI), has once again brought honor to his alma mater. Putu successfully brought home a silver medal at the national taekwondo championship in the Kyorugi Senior Men Under 68kg category this time. The 2024 Ganesha Competition National Taekwondo Championship, Ministry of Youth and Sports Cup, was held at the Kelapa Dua Indoor Stadium, Tangerang on June 28-30, 2024. Attended by more than 2,000 participants from 34 provinces, the competition is open to various clubs, athlete schools, and universities.
(Photo: Putu with the contingent and team from the UKM Taekwondo UI)
Together with the UKM Taekwondo UI, Putu admitted that he was very proud and happy when he returned to being a representative contingent of UI Vocational to compete at the national level. The competition also became the realization of his desire to be able to compete again after becoming a finalist in the UI Diploma Level Most Outstanding Student and the Pangkostrad Cup championship some time ago.
Putu said that the drive to never be satisfied and to continue trying to compete was one of the factors that made him return to participate in the taekwondo championship. “Another thing that drives me to want to fight in this championship is to make my parents proud so that I can continue to get new experiences. Support from family, friends, and campus, makes me feel excited and successful in getting the medal,” said Putu.
(Photo: Putu’s performance while competing in the 2024 Kemenpora Cup National Taekwondo Championship)
On the other hand, the Director of the UI Vocational Education Program, Padang Wicaksono, S.E., Ph.D, gave high appreciation to the struggle of Putu and other students at the UKM Taekwondo UI. According to him, student activity is not only seen from academic achievements or good grades, but also participation in various positive activities such as the competitions carried out by Putu. “I hope that Putu can continue to excel and improve his abilities to get the best results in other championships. We also encourage students to continue to excel in various fields, both in the competition environment, research, and other programs that have a direct positive impact on society,” said Padang.
At the National Taekwondo Championship, UKM Taekwondo UI managed to win three gold medals, seven silver medals, and three bronze medals. UI will continue to carve out these achievements to become the best higher education institution in all fields.
