KETAPANG – Saturday (20/07/2024). Siti Perihatin, a student of the Plantation Crop Production Technology (TPTP) Study Program, Department of Agriculture and Business, Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) (Ketapang State Polytechnic, POLITAP), won first place in the Standard Bow Archery category at the West Kalimantan Archery Open Tournament organized by PERPANI Ketapang 2024, held at Tentemak Stadium Field, Ketapang, on 17–20 July 2024.
This success further cements Siti's reputation as a talented athlete from POLITAP. In a competition featuring the best archery athletes from various regions across West Kalimantan, Siti demonstrated her skills and remarkable perseverance amidst fierce competition to secure the top spot in the category.
Siti's achievement in the event, contested by archers from across West Kalimantan, brings great pride not only to herself, but also to POLITAP.
“I am very grateful to have won first place in this competition. This is the result of continuous practice and the support of my family, friends, and lecturers at POLITAP. I hope this achievement inspires other students to continue excelling, not only academically but also in sports,” Siti said enthusiastically.
In the tournament, participants competed in various categories, including recurve and standard bow archery, amid tight competition. Siti managed to maintain sharp focus and high concentration, enabling her to outperform her opponents and claim the gold medal.
Vice Director for Student Affairs and Information Systems of POLITAP, Erick Radwitya,S.S.T., M.T., expressed his pride in the achievement accomplished by the student under his guidance.
“Siti Perihatin's achievement is a clear example that POLITAP students not only excel academically, but also in sports. We fully support the development of students' potential in various fields, and we hope Siti continues to achieve success at higher levels,” he stated.
With this accomplishment, Siti has shown that talent in archery knows no limits and that POLITAP students can compete in diverse arenas. Hopefully, this achievement will inspire other students to hone their talents and achieve success in various competitions at the local, national, and international levels. (finn)