UMJ Student Achieves Runner Up Bowl at Johor 7s 2026 Rugby Competition

Syawal Maulana Fikri, a Chemical Engineering student from the Faculty of Engineering at Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta (UMJ), has brought honor to Indonesia by securing the Runner Up Bowl title at the international Johor 7s rugby competition in Malaysia.

Fikri competed in the 7s (Sevens) category, representing Rugby DKI Jakarta. The tournament, held from July 3 to 5, 2026, at the Johor Rugby Stadium in Mount Austin, Malaysia, saw him play alongside teams from Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, showcasing the growing international reach of UMJ students in non-academic fields.

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We underwent routine training every Monday to Friday, focusing on improving physical condition, basic techniques, game tactics, and building team communication and cohesion.

Fikri attributed the team's success to consistent preparation, emphasizing the importance of routine training and strong team cohesion. "We underwent routine training every Monday to Friday, focusing on improving physical condition, basic techniques, game tactics, and building team communication and cohesion," he stated.

He also highlighted the role of active recovery and disciplined lifestyle choices, including diet and rest, in maintaining peak performance throughout the competition. Fikri expressed that the experience provided valuable lessons in both playing technique and competitive mentality. He hopes this achievement will inspire fellow UMJ students to explore and develop their potential, encouraging them to pursue opportunities at both national and international levels with discipline and consistency.

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I hope this experience can motivate other students to continue developing their potential, dare to try opportunities at the national or international level, and remain disciplined and consistent in training.