Vice Rector III UMI Releases 13 UMI Pencak Silat UKM Athletes to Arung Palakka Championship in Bone

Vice Rector III UMI Releases 13 UMI Pencak Silat UKM Athletes to Arung Palakka Championship in Bone

MAKASSAR —Vice Rector III of Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI), Prof. Dr. H. Muh. Kamal Hidjaz, SH., MH., released the UKM Pencak Silat UMI contingent who will take part in the Arung Palakka Championship in Bone Regency, South Sulawesi.
The release of the contingent took place at the Vice Rector III UMI Meeting Room, Thursday, September 24, 2026. A total of 13 UKM Pencak Silat UMI athletes will take part in the championship and carry the name of Universitas Muslim Indonesia in the pencak silat competition.
On this occasion, Prof. Kamal motivates athletes to appear confident and not make the championship a burden.
“Welcome to the competition. Take care of UMI's good name. Don't get overwhelmed. You've practiced well, show your best. Hopefully, we can win the championship," said Prof. Kamal.
According to him, student participation in various competitions is an important part of developing students' potential, especially in building character, discipline, sportsmanship, courage, and spirit of achievement. He also advised that athletes uphold the valuesof sportsmanship during the competition and maintain the good name of the alma mater. The release was also accompanied by the Assistant Rector III UMI, Dr. Andi Surahman Batara, SKM., M.Kes., with the staff of the UMI Student Affairs, Achievement, and Alumni Relations Bureau.
The participation of 13 UMI Pencak Silat UKM athletes in the Arung Palakka Championship is expected to not only be a momentum for achievement, but also a valuable experience for students in developing their abilities and making UMI proud at the level of inter-regional competition.

Congratulations to the UKM Pencak Silat UMI contingent. Look confident, uphold sportsmanship, and give the best achievement for the alma mater.