Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya (UM Surabaya) students bagged seven medals in the 2021 Province Championship last Friday (03/12). The students comprised M Galang Eka Saputra, the first place in Sambo in 21-84 kg combat, the second place in Judo, and the male Sambo 2021 competition. Second, Kautsar Rafi Sayyidan, the second place of Hockey in the indoor category. Third, Febrian Bimantara won first place in rock climbing in the male speed world record junior category. While Nahrisyah, Aisa Putri Rahmawati, and M Faisal Hasim won the Jujitsu sports branch. The championship was conducted in the Widya Kartika building.

“From the 1st place achievement, I don’t want to feel distracted. I want to bring this achievement as an encouragement to keep the impressive record towards Province Sports Week (Porprov) VII. I hope campus will facilitate every competition, both national and international,” Galang said, as reported on the official UM Surabaya site.

Junaidy Fery Effendy, the Head of Student Affairs and Innovation Bureau (BAKAI) UM Surabaya, appreciated the achievements accomplished by students with athletic scholarships. “I expect that it was a good beginning, achievements in province-level should be appreciated and supported to get another accomplishment,” he said. The university will always assist outstanding athletes in preparation towards Porprov VI for getting greater achievements.