Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR) officially sent off seven students to participate in the national sporting event The 1st Muhammadiyah Games 2026. The send-off ceremony was led directly by the Vice Rector III for Student Affairs, Dr. Budi Setiawan, S.Sos., M.Si., on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
The seven students who will represent UMPWR in the competition are:
1. Elfarizka Septiananda Aulia (Law Study Program) – Pencak Silat
2. Maulana Dzaky Hilmi (Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program) – Pencak Silat
3. Edwin Fadlyansyah (English Education Study Program) – Pencak Silat
4. Bintang Aryanditya Putra (English Education Study Program) – Pencak Silat
5. Lisa Styaningrum (English Education Study Program) – Archery
6. Izzat Fikri Assegaf (Information Technology Study Program) – Archery
7. Rifqi Enno Saputra (English Education Study Program) – Athletics
The 1st Muhammadiyah Games 2026 is a national sports event held from May 12–23, 2026, in Yogyakarta, Surakarta, and Purwokerto. The event focuses on fostering student-athletes from Muhammadiyah schools and universities by featuring six main sports: Pencak Silat, Athletics, Archery, Badminton, Table Tennis, and Volleyball. The event is also supported by the National Achievement Center of the Indonesian Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.
In his remarks, Dr. Budi Setiawan expressed his appreciation and pride for the students who have been entrusted to represent UMPWR at the national level.
“We are proud of the spirit and achievements of UMPWR students, which continue to grow not only in academics but also in non-academic fields. Participation in The 1st Muhammadiyah Games 2026 is a momentum to demonstrate sportsmanship, discipline, and the excellent character of Muhammadiyah students,” he said.
He added that the competition is expected to become a valuable platform for the student-athletes to develop their abilities.
“This event will serve as a benchmark for students to improve their skills. Maintain the good name of UMPWR wherever you compete. This competition is not merely about winning, but also a space to learn, gain experience, and expand networks,” he added.
One of the UMPWR athletes in archery, Lisa Styaningrum, expressed gratitude for the opportunity and asked for prayers and support from the entire UMPWR academic community.
“We ask for prayers and support from all lecturers, educational staff, students, and the entire UMPWR family so that we may be given smoothness, good health, and the best results throughout the competition. Hopefully, we can achieve accomplishments that make UMPWR proud,” she stated.
Through this participation, UMPWR reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the development of students’ interests, talents, and achievements in various fields, including sports, as part of shaping an excellent and well-characterized generation. (akb/KP).
