UMS Hosts and Dominates National Tapak Suci Tournament

The host contingent secured the overall championship title in the adult category at the National Tapak Suci Tournament I, held from January 27-29, 2025, at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta. The UMS Tapak Suci athletes secured an impressive haul of 10 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze medal.

The second-place position was claimed by the contingent from Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, which won 3 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze medals. Meanwhile, Universitas Sebelas Maret secured third place with 2 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze medals.

All participants of the 2025 National Tapak Suci Tournament gathered for a group photo at the KH Ahmad Dahlan Edutorium. UMS PR

In the pre-teen and teenage categories, the Yogyakarta Regional Leadership (Pimda) Tapak Suci team emerged as the champion, securing 8 gold, 4 silver, and 5 bronze medals. The second place went to Pimda Banjarnegara Team A with 5 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze medals. Meanwhile, the third-place position was secured by Pimda Surakarta with 3 gold, 7 silver, and 3 bronze medals.

Vice Rector III, Prof. Ihwan Susila, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., expressed his appreciation for the UMS Tapak Suci contingent, which emerged as the overall champion in the adult category. As the host, they faced two main challenges: ensuring the success of the event's organization and achieving outstanding performance.

He expressed gratitude that UMS Tapak Suci managed to accomplish both objectives successfully. This achievement is expected to serve as motivation for other athletes to strive for excellence as well.

“This is the first national tournament, and we hope this program will continue. Perhaps in the coming years, we can organize the second edition of this tournament,” he stated.

Future championships are expected to be even better prepared. The successful organization of this year’s tournament is hoped to be well received by the public, especially the athletes.

Vice Rector III, Prof. Ihwan Susila, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., accompanied by the Head of the UMS Office of Student Affairs, Ir. Ahmad Kholid Alghofari, S.T., M.T., with the UMS Tapak Suci Team. UMS PR

The Chairperson of the National Tapak Suci Tournament I Committee, Rizki Khoirul Amri, expressed gratitude that the tournament ran smoothly. Although there were some challenges, the team managed to overcome them. He also noted that external responses were highly positive and that participants were satisfied with everything from the event’s concept to the venue.

“There is a special sense of pride within UMS Tapak Suci, the organizing committee, and the rectorate, who provided immense support. Even externally, the ministry and the Central Board of Muhammadiyah highly appreciated this event," said Rizki Khoirul Amri during the closing ceremony of the First National Tapak Suci Tournament at Edutorium KH Ahmad Dahlan UMS on Wednesday night (29/1/2025).

They hope this event can continue in the future, creating achievements and developing new generations of Tapak Suci and Muhammadiyah members.

Moving forward, the goal is to have even more athletes participate, expanding beyond the 11 provinces that took part in this year’s tournament. Ideally, all provinces will be able to join future events at UMS.

Writer: Ary, Fika

Translator: Rizal

Editor: Gede