BOGOR, WEST JAVA — Nur Aisah, one of the students of STIM Budi Bakti Dompet Dhuafa won first place in the IPSI version of the Women’s Free Class Match at the National Championship of Silat as Self-Shield between Universities President Cup. Held in Bandung, on August 2-6, 2023, the victory was achieved after defeating the female fighter Bintang Kasfi from Merdeka University Malang with a big victory in the Final round.
Nur Aisah’s Gold Medal achievement completes the Bronze Medal in the Solo Spell Match Self-Shield version. In this championship, her colleague, Rizki Maulidina Anggaraini who is also a student of STIM Budi Bakti, won the Bronze Medal in the Creative Solo Competition IPSI version (Indonesian Pencak Silat Association). Thus, the number of medals obtained by STIM Budi Bakti contingent at 2023 Kejurnas Silat Perisai Diri is 1 Gold Medal and 2 Bronze Medals.
“Alhamdulillah, winning this title can add my experience and can make STIM Budi Bakti proud in the competition between universities throughout Indonesia,” said Nur Aisah, who is also the Head of Silat as Self-Shield Budi Bakti Student Club, when contacted via WhatsApp message, Monday (7/8/2023).
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But for Nur Aisah, this is not the first time to participate in pencak silat competitions, she has won various titles.
“I’ve participated in the Silat Jampang Competition tournament, alhamdulillaah, I won second place in the Sparring Category and alhamdulillaah yesterday in the 27th National Championship of Silat as Self-Shield between universities, I got first place in the Women’s Free Class Competition Category and third place in the Solospel Art Category,” she said.
On the other hand, Nur Aisyah has a busy life that is no less important in supporting her family’s economy. In between her college hours, Nur Aisah takes the time to work at one of the frozen food stores.
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“I’m entering the 6th semester at STIM Budi Bakti, even though I’m busy with the routine of studying, I can manage my time and portions well, both silat training and work. I take an employee class and this can help me study in the middle of my work as a store employee.” (Dompet Dhuafa)