On this occasion, the Rector of USU congratulated the seven selected USU students and gave them the enthusiasm to give their best in this prestigious competition.The Rector even promised USU athletes who managed to win gold medals would be given scholarships and some coaching money.Not only that, when releasing the XX PON TEAM from USU, the Rector also gave pocket money and advice to take good care of yourself and health before competing, so that the athletes' performance could be maximized on the day of the competition.

The seven students who will go to Papua are Mohammad Tio Aditya and Muhammad Ernesto Azguevara from football, Imam Ramadan Ritonga from volleyball, Muhammad Hafidz Raihan from archery, Surya Kevin Johannes Rajagukguk from Muaythai, Dwi Fadillah from karate and Daniel Hermawan Lumbantobing from chess. .In addition to the seven athletes, the teaching staff also went to accompany the XX Papua PON, including Prof. Dr. dr. Muhammad Fidel Ganis Siregar, M.Ked (OG), Sp.OG (K) as the Manager of the North Sumatra PON Football Team and the Head of the North Sumatra PON Contingent Health Team, Doli Muhammad Jafar Dalimunthe, SE, Msi., dr Riyadh Ikhsan, Sp.KK, Muhammad Zeini Zein, S.Sos., M.SP and Prof. Dr. dr. Dina Keumala Sari, M.Gizi, Sp.GK.

Interviewed after the release of the team, the Rector of USU said that the current pattern of coaching for USU students to excel in sports is through the sports UKM at USU to find the best athletes and sportswomen.After the Covid-19 pandemic slowed, the Rector indicated that sports UKM activities would continue to be maximized and coaching would be carried out in synergy with KONI, where a number of USU leaders were also in the management ranks of KONI.The Rector of USU hopes and prays that these athletes can win and make history with their best achievements.Also present at the release of the athletes, USU Vice Rector I Dr. Edy Ikhsan, SH, MA.(RJ/©ULC)

Author: Renny Julia Harahap - PR

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Photographer: Amri Simatupang - PR