Politap Triumphs at National Horseback Archery Competition

Dewi Rahayu and Yayuk Sakinah, a student and alumna of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) who are members of Politap Archery (Polarc), achieved proud national accomplishments at the National Horseback Archery & on Ground Archery Competition organized by the Indonesian Equestrian Association (Pordasi). This national championship took place at the Jakarta International Equestrian Park, Pulomas, East Jakarta, on 13–14 March 2021, and was attended by provincial representatives selected from their respective regions.

Dewi Rahayu is a D-IV Civil Engineering student at Politeknik Negeri Ketapang, daughter of Mr. Sunarto and Mrs. Idawati,  and Yayuk Sakinah is an alumna of D-III Agroindustry at Politeknik Negeri Ketapang, daughter of Mr. Syahid and Mrs. Sutinah. Dewi won 1st place in the Duel category and 1st place in the top score category, while Yayuk secured 3rd place in the Duel category. In the 30-meter Ground category, Polarc emerged as the overall champion.  Polarc, competing as part of the Ketapang Pordasi team, represented West Kalimantan in this tournament.

Endang Kusmana, Director of Politap, warmly welcomed and expressed pride in the achievements of the student and alumna. According to Endang, the institution consistently provides full support to students and alumni seeking to cultivate their talents and interests, in addition to academic reasoning, entrepreneurship, student organizations, student welfare, and alumni career development. According to Endang, Horseback Archery is one of Politap's mainstay sports at both national and international levels, and they aim to remain active in various events to bring honor to Ketapang and West Kalimantan nationally and internationally.

Meanwhile, Hairian Rahmadi, commonly known as Abong, Advisor of Politap Archery, was deeply moved by the success of his protégés, stating that this was the result of diligent training and proved that Ketapang students are capable of excelling nationally and even internationally. He hopes they will not quickly become satisfied with what they have achieved and expressed hope that they can qualify for the National Sports Week. He also expressed gratitude to Mr. M. Puadi, Chairman of Pordasi Ketapang Regency for 2020–2024, who provided full support for the Ketapang Pordasi team's participation in this tournament representing West Kalimantan.