UKM Karate UGM Wins 12 Medals in Silent Knight Karate Cup Championship in Malaysia

UKM Karate Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has made another outstanding achievement at the international level. UKM Karate UGM won 12 medals in various categories at the Karate Championship held at Stadium Titiwangsa, Malaysia, from March 8 to 10, 2024.

UKM Karate UGM has prepared itself to achieve this achievement. Since November 2023, the training center has conducted training with intensity four times a week. The athletes have practiced hard and dedicatedly under the guidance of Sensei Yuskar, Senpai Ari, Senpai Dika, Senpai David, and Senpai Aliffa.

Karate UGM team manager, Afina Putri Kusumadewi, explained that due to the high interest of Karate UKM athletes, a selection was held for prospective delegate athletes in December. So those who go to Malaysia are athletes who have passed the selection.

“Because this is the first time for UGM Karate UKM to compete in Malaysia, the motivation is very high. They have their own spirit and thank God from 53 contingents consisting of 6 countries, UGM achieved the 4th place,” she said.

Here are the details of the medals obtained:

  • Gold medal
  1. Female senior team kata (Anin, Berlian, Annisa)
  2. Female individual kata (Indira Maureen Rheifa Wibowo)
  3. Female Senior Kumite – 68Kg (Fidelia Dwipuspita)
  4. Female Senior Kumite – 50Kg (Maryuweni Susetyorini)
  5. Male Senior Individual Kumite – 67Kg (Aufa Raja Sukmaaji)
  • Silver Medal
  1. Senior Male Kata (Alvito Abhista Pangestu)
  2. Senior Female Individual Kata (Aliffa Millanisty)
  3. Senior Male Kumite – 84 Kg (Bagas Pujangkoro)
  4. Senior Female Team Kata (Shafa, Aliffa, Kenya)
  • Bronze Medal
  1. Senior Female Individual Kata (Kenya Azzahra)
  2. Senior Female Individual Kata (Shafa Aura Y)
  3. Senior Female Team Kumite (Fidelia, Chikita, Maryuweni, Athifah)

The hard work and dedication of the UGM Karate UKM athletes finally paid off with proud results. This success shows that UKM Karate UGM is able to compete at the international level and make Gadjah Mada University proud in the eyes of the world.

This success is expected to be a motivation for UKM Karate UGM to continue to excel at the national and international levels. Hopefully, UKM Karate UGM can continue to be a forum for UGM students to develop their talents and interests in the field of karate.