BANDUNG, UNIKOM – Students from the Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM) have once again achieved a proud accomplishment through the Badminton Student Club. Competing in the 2026 Bumi Siliwangi Open, UNIKOM athletes successfully delivered a stellar performance by sweeping four championship titles and leading UNIKOM to the Overall Championship at the national-level badminton tournament, the 2026 Bumi Siliwangi Open, held July 26–31, 2026. Held at the UPI Bandung Sport Hall, the UNIKOM Badminton UKM athletes competed in three categories mixed doubles, men’s doubles, and women’s doubles achieving results that further solidified UNIKOM students’ standing in the field of sports.
In the mixed doubles category, the pair of Fajar Putra Setiawan and Khashia Aqila Sasmita won first place, while the pair of Ridho Ma’sum Firdaus and Divya Clarisa Ayuni took second place. Meanwhile, in the men’s doubles category, Fajar Putra Setiawan and Ridho Ma’sum Firdaus took third place, while Khashia Aqila Sasmita and Divya Clarisa Ayuni also secured third place in the women’s doubles category. These four high-achieving students come from two different degree programs: Ridho Ma’sum Firdaus, a sixth-semester student in the Accounting program; and Fajar Putra Setiawan, Khashia Aqila Sasmita, and Divya Clarisa Ayuni, eighth-semester students in the Management program. This achievement demonstrates that UNIKOM students are capable of balancing the development of academic competencies with non-academic achievements by cultivating their interests and talents in sports.
With these achievements, the UNIKOM Badminton Club contingent successfully collected 1 gold medal, 1 silver medal, and 2 bronze medals, thereby cementing UNIKOM’s status as the Overall Champion of the 2026 Bumi Siliwangi Open.
UNIKOM Director of Student Affairs and Advisor to the UNIKOM Badminton Club, Andrias Darmayadi, S.IP., M.Si., Ph.D., expressed his appreciation and pride in the achievements once again attained by UNIKOM’s athletes. “Alhamdulillah, I would like to congratulate the UNIKOM Badminton Club team, which has once again achieved its best performance by winning the Overall Champion title at the prestigious 2026 Bumi Siliwangi Open national championship, securing 1 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze medals,” said Andrias, Ph.D.
According to him, this achievement is the result of the athletes’ commitment to continuously striving to contribute to UNIKOM’s success. As the advisor, he expressed pride in the players’ spirit and consistency in participating in various competitions and upholding the university’s good name. “As the advisor to the Badminton Club, I am proud of and commend the players’ commitment to consistently striving to contribute to the success of our beloved campus,” he added.
Furthermore, Andrias, Ph.D., emphasized that these achievements are inseparable from the ongoing coaching process. “These achievements are proof that hard work, commitment, discipline, and following the guidance of the advisor and coaching staff are key factors that drive the UNIKOM Badminton Club to keep moving forward in its efforts to remain at the forefront,” he explained.
This success also demonstrates that the development of student potential at UNIKOM is not solely focused on academic achievement but also on fostering interests, talents, character, sportsmanship, and excellence in non-academic fields. Through the Badminton Club, students gain the opportunity to hone their skills while building a competitive mindset through competition experience at various championship levels. The diverse academic backgrounds of the athletes who have brought honor to UNIKOM also demonstrate that a culture of excellence can flourish across various fields of study. Students from the Accounting and Management programs were able to collaborate in sports competitions while representing their alma mater at the national level. Winning the Overall Championship at the 2026 Bumi Siliwangi Open is expected to motivate all members of the UNIKOM Badminton Club to continue improving their skills and uphold the tradition of excellence. This achievement also serves as positive energy for UNIKOM in encouraging students to continue excelling, both at the national and international levels. Through the spirit of “UNIKOM Excels,” the UNIKOM Badminton Club is optimistic about remaining committed to developing the potential of student athletes, strengthening coaching, and delivering new, proud achievements for the university. (Directorate of Hms & Pro)






