Singaraja- A total of 29 athletes from the University of Education Ganesha (Undiksha) were dispatched to represent Bali in the XVI National Student Sports Week (POMNAS) in Jakarta, 18 to 26 September 2019. The release was carried out by the Chancellor of Undiksha, Prof. Dr. I Nyoman Jampel, M.Pd., in the Rector’s Lobby, on Monday (16/9/2019). The athletes are divided to compete in sports. There are karate, athletics, martial arts, petanque, swimming, tennis, takrow, futsal and cricket. Before competing in this prestigious event, preparations have been made carefully, including very intensive training. All of these athletes have competed in the Porprov Bali event and won medals, including in the match that took place in Tabanan Regency.
The Chancellor of Jampel expressed his appreciation for his participation in the event in this megapolitan city. Expected to be able to compete and carve brilliant achievements. “We congratulate you. Have to be confident. Show that Undiksha is superior. Can outperform the others. You have to believe in yourself,” he said.
Furthermore, many Undiksha students have made achievements, especially in the field of sports. In fact, it’s not only on a national scale, such as karate but there are international ones, one of which is woodball. This achievement is expected to be maintained and improved. The reason is, that it is not only important to increase individual competitiveness but also to be able to increase the grade of the institution. “We hope that achievements will continue to be born, especially from sports,” he said. To support the birth of reliable athletes, this university which has a Faculty of Medicine is trying to improve its supporting facilities. “We are also trying to make other facilities better,” added Jampel.
One of the coaches, Kadek Happy Kardiawan, S.Pd., M.Pd., revealed that the athletes who were sent down were selected selectively. “At least they won a bronze medal in Porprov Bali,” he said. As mentioned, to be able to compete with other athletes, training has been done optimally. “There are those who, after appearing at the Tabanan Porprov, practice again on campus. Hopefully, we can get the best results,” added the man who is also Deputy Dean III of the Undiksha Faculty of Sports and Health (FOK). (hms)
