UMS Athletes Win 19 Medals at the 2025 Magelang International Karate Championship

Karate athletes from Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS) recorded an impressive achievement at the Magelang International Karate Championship II Mayor of Magelang Cup 2025, held at GOR Samapta on 12–13 December 2025. In the international championship, the UMS contingent secured a total of 19 medals, consisting of 4 gold, 6 silver, and 9 bronze medals across various competition categories.

One of the gold medalists, Ade Rizky Nazriel, said the team underwent intensive preparation for approximately three months, with training variations adjusted weekly. “Our training was designed to vary each week so that our physical condition and techniques remained optimal until competition day,” Ade said on Wednesday (17/2/2025).

Ade added that support from UMS was a key factor in the team’s success. According to him, the university provided assistance in the form of accommodation and transportation funding during the championship in Magelang.

“The university’s support really helped us stay focused on competing,” he added.

Head of the Subdirectorate of Student Interests, Talents, and Student Organizations at the Directorate of Student Affairs and Innovation Talent Development (DKPTI) UMS, Drs. Suyatmin, M.Si., expressed his appreciation for the achievements of the karate athletes from UKM Lemkari UMS. He described the accomplishment as the result of the athletes’ and coaches’ hard work.

“The victory of the UKM Lemkari UMS team at the international karate competition in Magelang is truly outstanding,” Suyatmin said.

Suyatmin explained that DKPTI UMS consistently prioritizes student participation in competitions, particularly at the international level, by considering readiness and the potential to achieve success. Therefore, athletes are expected to compete with confidence, uphold sportsmanship, and maintain the good name of UMS in the public eye.

“We coordinate with the coaches to assess readiness and medal prospects. If the signals are strong, we send the team and provide full support, from registration and transportation to accommodation,” he explained.

DKPTI UMS has consistently provided financial support as well as direct motivation to the athletes by being present at the competition venue.

Regarding upcoming championships, Lemkari UMS is still preparing to take part in various open competitions at both national and international levels in the coming year.

The following is the list of UMS athletes who won medals:

Gold Medalists

Ade Rizky Nazriel Nur Ilham (FEB Management) – Senior Men’s Kumite 55 kg

Muhammad Majid Athoillah (FEB Management) – Senior Men’s Kumite 66 kg

Axel Evo Andrianto (FKIP Physical Education) – Senior Men’s Kumite 75 kg

Vania Ramadhani (FPSI Psychology) – Senior Women’s Kumite 55 kg

Silver Medalists

Naufal Alvyn Mahardika (FKIP Physical Education) – Senior Men’s Individual Kata

Muhammad Rafif Sukman (FKIP Physical Education) – Men’s Kumite 67 kg

Brelyan Adriana Oktavianes (FIK Nursing) – Women’s Kumite 50 kg

Fernian Syiela Wardani (FKIP Physical Education) – Senior Women’s Kumite 61 kg

Fadla Lutfia Nur Azizah (FEB Management) – Senior Women’s Individual Kata

Lovindo Aira Devandra Putra (FKIP English Language Education) – Senior Men’s Individual Kata

Bronze Medalists

Muhammad Majid Athoillah (FEB Management) – U21 Men’s Kumite 60 kg

Fahmi Afif Rasyad (FH Law) – U21 Men’s Kumite 84 kg

Danar Tri Prayoga (FKI Informatics Engineering) – Senior Men’s Kumite 67 kg

Muhammad Irfan Al Hafid (FEB Accounting) – Senior Men’s Kumite 75 kg

Faisal Ridho Nugroho (FEB Management) – Senior Men’s Kumite 60 kg

Nasywa Shofaa Utomo (FKIP Biology Education) – Senior Women’s Individual Kata

Rashif Nabilun Nuha (FKI Information Systems) – Senior Men’s Kumite 84 kg

Muchlis Dwi Angga Kusuma (FPSI Psychology) – Senior Men’s Kumite 60 kg

Fernian Syiela Wardani (FKIP Physical Education) – U21 Women’s Kumite 61 kg

Writer: Genis Dwi Gustati

Editor: Maysali Sudarwati

Translator: Farizal Luqman Majid