Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR) – The 2025 Rector’s Cup Volleyball Tournament, held as part of UMPWR’s 61st Anniversary celebration, concluded with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship. After a series of intense matches at the UMPWR Campus III Volleyball Court in Sucen from Thursday, October 16 to Sunday, October 19, 2025, the best teams in both the boys’ and girls’ categories were finally crowned.
In the Boys’ Volleyball category, SMK Negeri 4 Purworejo claimed the championship title, followed by SMK YPP Purworejo as the runner-up, SMA Negeri 4 Purworejo in third place, and SMA Negeri 8 Purworejo in fourth place.
Meanwhile, in the Girls’ Volleyball category, SMK N 4 Purworejo once again showed its dominance by winning 1st Place, followed by SMK Negeri 1 Purworejo (2nd Place), SMA Negeri 6 Purworejo (3rd Place), and SMK Ma’arif Purworejo (4th Place).
In addition to trophies and cash prizes, all teams placing 1st to 4th also received jersey vouchers worth IDR 625,000 and Entrance Scholarships to UMPWR as a token of appreciation for their outstanding achievements and fighting spirit.
As part of UMPWR’s 61st Anniversary celebration, this tournament served not only as a competition but also as a platform to strengthen friendship and unity among high school, vocational, and Islamic school students across Purworejo Regency. With the enthusiastic participation of both players and spectators, the event created a vibrant and sportsmanlike atmosphere.
“Congratulations to all the champions and participants who have shown incredible enthusiasm and teamwork. We hope this event inspires the younger generation to keep striving for excellence,” said the organizing committee after the awarding ceremony.
