Proud Achievement! Politap Students Sweep Karate Honors

Pontianak, 14 December 2025 – Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) (Ketapang State Polytechnic, Politap) has once again recorded a proud achievement through the success of its students in the Regional Karate Championship (KEJURDA KKI) on 9–10 December 2025 and FORKI Series III on 12–14 December 2025. This accomplishment was achieved by three students from different study programs, showcasing high dedication and fighting spirit in the sport of karate.

Aidil Saputra, a student of the Road and Bridge Construction Engineering Technology Study Program, successfully secured multiple brilliant achievements. At KEJURDA KKI, he won 2nd Place in the Men's Under 21 Individual Kata. Meanwhile, at FORKI Series III, Aidil once again achieved success by winning 2nd Place in the Men's Under 21–Senior Team Kata and 2nd Place in the Men's Under 21 Individual Kata.

The next achievement was earned by Bahrul Ilmi, a student of the Machine Maintenance Study Program. At KEJURDA KKI, Bahrul won 3rd Place in the Men's Under 21 -67 Kg Kumite. In addition, at FORKI Series III, he contributed to securing 2nd Place in the Men's Under 21–Senior Team Kata.

Another high-achieving student was Wahyu Julendra from the Plantation Crop Production Technology Study Program. Wahyu won 3rd Place in the Men's Under 21 -60 Kg Kumite at KEJURDA KKI. He also added to the list of accomplishments by securing 2nd Place in the Men's Under 21–Senior Team Kata at FORKI Series III.

The achievements earned by these students serve as evidence of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang's commitment to supporting the development of student interests and talents, especially in sports. It is hoped that this accomplishment will inspire other students to continue excelling and bringing honor to the institution across various competitions. (Finn)