Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR) – The Rector’s Cup Volleyball Tournament for Senior High Schools, Vocational Schools, and Islamic Senior High Schools across the Kedu Residency, held as part of the 62nd Anniversary of Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR), officially concluded on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Following the preliminary rounds held on October 17–18, 2026, the semifinal and final matches took place at the Volleyball Court of UMPWR Campus III in Sucen.
Several of the best school teams from across the Kedu Residency competed to demonstrate their skills and secure the championship titles. The matches were highly competitive, particularly in the semifinal and final rounds, which determined the tournament's top finishers.
In the men's category, SMK Negeri 4 Purworejo emerged as the champion. SMA Negeri 2 Purworejo finished as runner-up, followed by SMK Negeri 6 Purworejo in third place and SMK YPP Purworejo in fourth place.
Meanwhile, in the women's category, SMA Negeri 2 Kebumen secured the championship title. SMA Negeri 6 Purworejo finished in second place, followed by SMK 2 Purworejo in third place and SMK 1 Purworejo in fourth place.
UMPWR Rector, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., expressed his appreciation to all participating teams for their involvement and competitive spirit throughout the tournament.
He emphasized that sporting events such as this are not merely opportunities to demonstrate athletic abilities and achieve victories, but also valuable platforms for students to develop sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork, and perseverance.
“We congratulate all the winners and extend our appreciation to every team that took part in the tournament. Winning and losing are part of any competition. What matters just as much is that participants uphold sportsmanship, maintain a sense of togetherness, and gain valuable experiences from this event,” he said.
The Coordinator of the Sports Division for UMPWR’s 62nd Anniversary Committee, H. Nasrudin, M.S.I., explained that the tournament was organized to provide students with opportunities to develop their talents and potential in sports, particularly volleyball.
He also praised the enthusiasm shown by all participating teams, from the preliminary rounds through to the finals. According to him, the participants' commitment demonstrated the continued appeal of inter-school sporting competitions.
“We witnessed the determination and enthusiasm of the participants from the opening matches through to the finals. We hope this tournament will be more than just a competition. It should also serve as a valuable experience that encourages students to keep training, improve their abilities, and pursue greater achievements,” he stated.
Similarly, the Chair of the 62nd Anniversary Committee, Dr. Arif Maftukin, M.Pd., noted that the student volleyball tournament was part of UMPWR’s efforts to strengthen its engagement with the community, particularly students and schools across the Kedu Residency.
He expressed hope that the event would continue to provide meaningful benefits while strengthening relationships between UMPWR and schools throughout the region.
“Through this event, we want UMPWR’s anniversary celebration to be more than just an occasion within the university community. We want the wider community to experience its benefits as well. We hope this tournament will serve as a platform for building connections, promoting healthy competition, and introducing UMPWR more closely to students,” he remarked.
With the conclusion of the final matches, the 2026 UMPWR Rector’s Cup Volleyball Tournament for Senior High Schools, Vocational Schools, and Islamic Senior High Schools across the Kedu Residency officially came to an end. The tournament was also part of the university’s 62nd Anniversary celebrations, carrying the theme “Growing, Resilient, Influential.”
