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JKA Indonesia Team Wins Four Medals at 3rd JKA Philippines International Tournament

From Republika · () Indonesian

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  • The Japan Karate Association Indonesia team won four medals at the 3rd JKA Philippines International Tournament in Davao City from Aug. 27 to 30, 2026.
  • Indra Dirgantara won gold in kata and bronze in kumite, while Suyana Sensei won silver in kata and Ataya Vai Rachel took bronze in kata.
  • Suyana, aged 74, said the result reflected the team's hard work and showed that karate's values and discipline can endure with age.

At 74, Suyana Sensei won a silver medal in the over-70 kata category, becoming one of the standout performers for the Japan Karate Association Indonesia team at an international tournament in the Philippines.

The Indonesian team collected four medals at the 3rd JKA Philippines International Tournament, held from Aug. 27 to 30 at the University of Southeastern Philippines Gymnasium in Davao City. Its haul comprised one gold, one silver and two bronze medals.

The result is the fruit of the hard work and unity of the entire team. Karate is not merely a physical sport, but also a means of building strong character, discipline and a fighting spirit that does not fade with age.

· Suyana SenseiThe 74-year-old karate coach reflected on the team's medals and her silver medal in the over-70 kata category.

Indra Dirgantara won gold in kata and bronze in kumite. Suyana took silver in kata, while Ataya Vai Rachel won bronze in kata. Suyana is an experienced coach who prepares karate athletes for world-class competitions and is licensed to examine black belts under the standards of the JKA, whose headquarters are in Japan.

What I achieved at the age of 74 is clear proof that the values of karate-do we have practiced since youth continue to benefit us in later life, as long as we consistently maintain our spirit and training.

· Suyana SenseiShe described her result as evidence that karate's values can continue to guide practitioners in old age.

“The result is the fruit of the hard work and unity of the entire team. Karate is not merely a physical sport, but also a means of building strong character, discipline and a fighting spirit that does not fade with age,” Suyana said. “What I achieved at the age of 74 is clear proof that the values of karate-do we have practiced since youth continue to benefit us in later life, as long as we consistently maintain our spirit and training. I thank the entire JKA Indonesia family for its support, which enabled us to uphold Indonesia's name on the international stage.”

JKA Indonesia also received a plaque recognizing its support and participation in the tournament. The organization has supported and taken part in the event for two consecutive editions. Nine Indonesian athletes competed in Davao across age-group kata and kumite categories.

I thank the entire JKA Indonesia family for its support, which enabled us to uphold Indonesia's name on the international stage.

· Suyana SenseiShe thanked the organization after the team's performance in the Philippines.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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