Ridwan and Imansya, two students of the Institute for The Institute for Islamic Studies Muhammadiyah (IAIM) Bima, succeeded to achieve national accomplishment. They bagged a gold medal in Pencak Silat (Indigenous Martial Arts) Championship among higher education institutions in Banyuwangi, East Java. Previously, Ridwan was awarded first place in the International championship in Bali. Meanwhile, Imansyah, the Sharia Economics student, also won the martial arts championship in Bima.

The Vice-Rector III for Student Affairs, Dr Ihlas Hasan, admitted that he was proud of his two students’ achievements. The students could compete with participants from Indonesia various campus delegates and bag the medal. “Alhamdulillah, the achievement becomes an outstanding accomplishment. I hope it can enhance the campus’s reputation,” he said in the written statement Tuesday (22/03).

They bagged one gold medal, an appreciation certificate, and one million prizes. Moreover, Ilhas Hasan explained IAIM Sinjai would provide an appreciation for both students. “We will prepare the appreciation after we discuss it with other boards,” he said. [] IAIM Bima / CHERD