The Karate Student Club of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) delivered an outstanding performance on the international stage, returning home with nine medals from the 15th Silent Knight International Open Karate Cup 2026. The prestigious open karate championship was held from April 17 to 19, 2026, at Titiwangsa Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, drawing 60 contingents from five countries across Asia. The event was organized by the Hayashi-ha Karate Association of Kuala Lumpur in collaboration with the Karate Association of Malaysia (MAKAF), making it one of the most competitive international karate tournaments in the region. The participation and achievements of the UGM contingent serve as a clear testament to the ability of UGM students to compete and excel at the global level.
The UGM karate contingent secured a total of nine medals, comprising three gold, four silver, and two bronze, across multiple competition categories. The medals were earned through both kata (forms) and kumite (sparring) events, spanning individual and team divisions in both the men’s and women’s categories. This achievement positions UGM as one of the most competitive university contingents at the international level, reinforcing the institution’s reputation in the world of martial arts. The result adds to a growing list of international accolades earned by UGM Karate Student Club in recent years.
The three gold medals were claimed through outstanding performances in the kata and individual kumite events. Alvito Abhista Pangestu from the Faculty of Animal Science delivered a technically impressive performance to win gold in the Male Senior Individual Kata category, impressing the international panel of judges. In the same event for women, Annisa Nur Kholifah from the Vocational School claimed gold in the Female Senior Individual Kata category, standing out among competitors from across Asia. The third gold medal was contributed by Athifah Rahmadhani from the Faculty of Agriculture, who emerged as the champion in the Female Senior Individual Kumite -55 Kg category, completing a remarkable gold medal sweep for the UGM contingent.
Four silver medals further enriched UGM’s medal collection at the tournament, earned across both individual and team events. Sarah Jasmine Kahiking from the Faculty of Cultural Sciences claimed silver in the Female Senior Individual Kumite -61 Kg category, while Fidelia Dwipuspita Purwacahya from the Vocational School followed with silver in the Female Senior Individual Kumite +68 Kg category. Muhammad Sahal Rizky Zanuar, also from the Vocational School, added another silver in the Male Senior Individual Kumite -55 Kg category. The women’s team effort was further recognized with a silver medal in the Female Senior Team Kumite category, won by Athifah Rahmadhani, Sarah Jasmine Kahiking, Fidelia Dwipuspita Purwacahya, and Kanaya Putri Lavau from the Faculty of Law.
Two bronze medals rounded out UGM’s impressive haul at the championship, both secured from kumite categories. Francisco M. S. M. Satya from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine won bronze in the Male Senior Individual Kumite -60 Kg category after battling through a highly competitive field. The second bronze was claimed by the men’s team in the Male Senior Team Kumite category, with the squad consisting of Aufa Raja’ Sukmaaji, Bagas Pujangkoro, Francisco M. S. M. Satya, Muhammad Razaq, Muhammad Sahal Rizky Zanuar, Jundi Ahmad Avatar A M Kr Dole, and Sulthan Nawwafsyarif Basuki, representing faculties including Law, Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and the Vocational School. The diversity of faculties represented within the team reflects the broad-based athlete development carried out by UGM Karate Student Club. This cross-faculty collaboration stands as a symbol of the team spirit and unity that underpins the club’s competitive success.
The success of UGM Karate Student Club at this international championship is the result of disciplined training, consistent coaching, and the unwavering determination of the athletes to represent their university with pride on the world stage. This achievement also demonstrates that the club serves as an effective platform for UGM students to develop their talents and passion for martial arts all the way to the international level. It is hoped that this accomplishment will inspire and motivate all members of UGM Karate Student Club to continue raising the bar and competing at both national and international tournaments in the future. With a steadily growing record of achievement, UGM Karate Student Club is poised to remain a source of pride for Universitas Gadjah Mada in the world of competitive martial arts.
Author : Naja Ganiswara Ramadhani
Editor : Ahmad Yuana Putra