BANDUNG, UNIKOM – The Taekwondo Student Activity Unit (UKM) of Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) has once again demonstrated its sporting excellence by securing three medals at the Institut Taekwondo Nusantara (ITN) Open IX 2026, held at the Gymnasium of Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia on February 14–15, 2026.
The West Java provincial-level championship attracted more than 2,600 athletes representing 24 regional branches of Taekwondo Indonesia and hundreds of dojangs across West Java, making it one of the most competitive tournaments of the year.
At the prestigious event, themed “Be The Champions,” the UNIKOM contingent claimed one silver medal and two bronze medals in the Senior category. This achievement reflects the consistency of the university’s athlete development programs and its strong commitment to supporting students’ talents and interests in sports. The medalists are as follows: Rahadi Aditia Mardani, Communication Science (Class of 2022) – Silver Medal (Senior Kyorugi Under 80 kg) ; Yusya Raditya, Informatics Engineering (Class of 2024) – Bronze Medal (Senior Kyorugi Under 68 kg) ; Nova Azzahra Putri, Visual Communication Design (Class of 2024) – Bronze Medal (Senior Individual Female Poomsae)
The Institut Taekwondo Nusantara (ITN) Open IX 2026 featured two main categories: Kyorugi (sparring) and Poomsae (forms), conducted under official World Taekwondo regulations. The Kyorugi category emphasizes speed, strategy, and physical endurance in combat, while Poomsae focuses on technical precision, strength, and harmony of movement.
Satria Indra Praja Persada, S.Ds., M.M., Advisor of the UNIKOM Taekwondo Club, expressed his pride in the athletes’ accomplishments. He stated that the success was the result of hard work, discipline, and unwavering determination throughout the preparation period.
Preparations for the championship were carried out over approximately one month through an intensive training program involving all club members under the guidance of professional coach Rizal, who serves as instructor (sabeum). The training program concentrated on enhancing techniques, competitive strategies, and physical conditioning to face the highly competitive tournament atmosphere.
Fahri, Vice Chair and Team Manager of the UNIKOM Taekwondo Club, emphasized that winning three medals serves as an initial motivation to aim higher. According to him, the achievement is the product of solid collaboration among athletes, coaches, and the institution’s full support. Moving forward, the UNIKOM Taekwondo Club is targeting participation in higher-level competitions, both nationally and internationally.
The participation and achievements of UNIKOM’s student-athletes further reinforce the university’s commitment to fostering a campus environment that excels not only academically but also actively promotes character building, sportsmanship, and competitiveness through outstanding student activities. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)
Translated by: Salma/DMUnikom