Thursina International Islamic Boarding School (IIBS) has reaffirmed its position as an institution, encouraging internationally minded students through outstanding achievements in sports. Several students won medals in the prestigious 2026 East Java Inter-Club Indonesian Taekwondo Provincial Championship (Kejurprov), a competition benchmarking for athletic excellence at the regional level.
The excellent result is not just a physical victory, but a reflection of the disciplined upbringing and strategic mindset instilled in Thursina. In the semi-achievement kyorugi category, three female students demonstrated their levels as resilient global citizens. Auryn Haur Dega (U-51 kg) and Almira Gillietra Yulov (U-44 kg) successfully secured the runner-up position with the 2nd place, while Halfatia Adila Nurfatimah (U-51 kg) won the 3rd place.
The training at Thursina IIBS is designed to provide comprehensive international exposure, with sport as a tool for developing a cross-cultural mindset. Before competing, the athletes undergo intensive high-performance training, encompassing advanced combat strategies, precision defense techniques, and tactical blocking to beat off the opponents with diverse playing styles.
Thursina IIBS Taekwondo coach, Zhava Ananda Salsabila emphasized the importance of strategic intelligence in the arena. "We focus on match strategy and the ability to analyze situations in real time during matches. Our attack and defense techniques are trained measurably so they become mentally and physically prepared to fight diverse opponents," Zhava stated confidently.
The success adds to the long list of achievements, following the previous dominance in the Malang City Championship (Kejurkot). Nevertheless, Thursina maintains an ethos of continuous improvement for its students to foster intercultural awareness and high competitive spirit.
Zhava delivered a profound message to the students, reflecting the noble values and humility of a winner. "Keep moving forward with unwavering enthusiasm. I urge you not to become complacent, as the journey to be a true global leader is still very long. Continue to evaluate yourself and be grateful for every achievement to develop more excellently in the future," she added.
The integration of academic achievement, spirituality, and physical dexterity is Thursina IIBS commitment to expand the global network of its students. Achievement in Taekwondo is clear evidence that Thursina students are being prepared to become a generation that is not only competitive nationally but also ready to contribute on the world stage as individuals with strong character and a worldwide perspective. (iz/lil)
