Muhammadiyah University of Purworejo (UMPWR) - In celebration of its 61st anniversary, UMPWR is hosting a Volleyball Tournament for High Schools/Vocational Schools/Islamic High Schools in Purworejo Regency. The event, held from Thursday to Sunday, 16–19 October 2025, took place at the Volleyball Court of UMPWR Campus III in Sucen, serving as a platform for socialising and showcasing athletic talents among students.
A total of 36 teams participated in the tournament, consisting of 23 boys' teams and 13 girls' teams from various schools in Purworejo Regency. The competition was officially opened on Thursday afternoon by the Vice Rector II of UMPWR together with the Chair of the 61st Anniversary Committee, marked by the first serve as a symbol of the start of the competition.
In his speech, the Chair of the 61st Anniversary Committee, Dr. Sapardiyono, S.Hut., M.H., said that the first place winner would receive a prize of 2 million rupiah, the second place winner 1.5 million rupiah, the third place winner 1 million rupiah, and the fourth place winner 750 thousand rupiah. In addition to trophies and cash prizes, teams advancing to the semi-finals will also receive jersey vouchers worth 620,000 rupiah and scholarships for admission to UMPWR.
Vice Rector II of UMPWR, Dr. Muhamad Taufik, M.T., said that this event was not only aimed at finding champions, but also at fostering character, sportsmanship, and a spirit of togetherness among the younger generation. ‘Through this event, we want to foster a spirit of healthy competition while also nurturing talented volleyball players who can compete at the national level,’ he said.
The Vice Rector II also emphasised that UMPWR is committed to always supporting extracurricular sports activities. Furthermore, if this volleyball tournament between high schools/vocational schools/Islamic high schools in Purworejo Regency is successful, it is hoped that in the following years there will be bigger events, not only at the regency level but also at the national level.
The tournament will take place over four days using a knockout system, with the final scheduled for Sunday, 19 October 2025. This Rector's Cup Volleyball Tournament is one of a series of events marking UMPWR's 61st anniversary, further underscoring UMPWR's commitment to developing the academic, sporting, and character potential of the younger generation. (akb/KP).
