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FIK UNP Student Tarisya Mulyana Wins 1st Place in West Sumatra Championship 2026, Strengthening Achievements of Young Athletes

The Faculty of Sports Science, Padang State University (FIK UNP) has once again achieved a proud accomplishment through student achievements in a regional sports event. Tarisya Mulyana, a 4th-semester student of the Undergraduate Sports Science Program, successfully won 1st place in the women's 5000-meter category, junior/senior, at the HIPAKAD Sumbar 2026 Championship held at Atas Ngarai Field, Bukittinggi, on Saturday (04/11/2026). This achievement demonstrates the capacity of FIK UNP students in optimally developing their potential, not only in academic aspects but also in the field of sports. This success is tangible proof that students are capable of competing competitively at the regional level by exhibiting excellent physical performance, mental resilience, and consistent high-level training.

Raihan's victory in the women's 5000-meter race confirms that students of Sports Science from the Faculty of Sports Science (FIK) at UNP possess strong quality and competitiveness amidst a competition involving the best athletes from various regencies and cities in West Sumatra. This achievement also showcases the students' disciplined, resilient, and achievement-oriented character. In his statement, the Dean of FIK UNP, Prof. Dr. Nurul Ihsan, S.Pd., M.Pd., expressed his appreciation for the accomplished feat. He assessed that the success reflects the students' hard work and dedication in continuously developing their self-capabilities. "Tarisya Mulyana's achievement is a source of pride for FIK UNP. This accomplishment demonstrates that students are capable of optimally integrating their academic abilities with their sports performance, thus producing superior, disciplined, and competitive generations," he stated. This achievement also reflects the importance of sports as a means of character development for students. Through the process of training and competition, students not only hone their physical abilities but also build values such as sportsmanship, consistency, self-management, and fighting spirit.

Tarisya Mulyana's success is a real representation of FIK UNP students as an active, healthy, and inspiring generation. This achievement also strengthens the role of students in promoting an active lifestyle and positive contributions to the development of sports in the community. This accomplishment proves that students are not only learners but also agents of change who can bring honor to the institution through achievements in various fields. With a high competitive spirit and dedication, FIK UNP students continue to demonstrate their existence as a superior generation ready to compete on a broader scale.