A Proud Achievement by a Year 9 Student of SMP Al Siddiq International School, Another remarkable achievement has been accomplished by SMP Al Siddiq International School Year 9 student, Zahira, in the Pancasila Cup II National Taekwondo Championship, which was held at GOR Ciracas from 15–17 May 2026. In the competition, which was conducted smoothly and with great enthusiasm, Zahira successfully won a gold medal and brought pride to the school at the national level.
The Pancasila Cup II National Taekwondo Championship is a national-level competition attended by approximately 1,200 athletes from various regions across Indonesia. The competition was divided into four categories: beginner, university student, general, and para-athlete (disability) categories. This prestigious event served as a platform for young athletes to demonstrate their skills, discipline, and sportsmanship in the martial art of taekwondo.
Throughout the competition, Zahira demonstrated an outstanding performance with strong determination, discipline, and high self-confidence. Through consistent training and full support from both the school and her family, she was able to deliver her best performance, ultimately securing the championship title and bringing home the gold medal. This achievement stands as evidence that students of SMP Al Siddiq International School are capable of competing at a national level, both academically and non-academically.
The tournament opening ceremony was marked by the striking of the gong by Adnan Hamid together with the Chairman of the Pancasila Cup II Organising Committee, Remi Ramadhan El Rasyid. In their remarks, the committee stated that the tournament upheld the values of sportsmanship, mutual respect, and solidarity among athletes. In addition, the competition also involved collaboration with the National Paralympic Committee (NPC), further promoting the spirit of inclusivity within the world of sports.
The school expressed its appreciation and pride regarding Zahira’s success in the national competition. It is hoped that this achievement will inspire all students to continue developing their potential, confidently participate in competitions, and build disciplined and resilient character traits. Zahira’s accomplishment also demonstrates that education at SMP Al Siddiq International School is not solely focused on academics, but also strongly supports the development of students’ talents and achievements in various fields.
By winning this gold medal, Zahira has proven that hard work, discipline, and determination can lead to outstanding achievements. It is hoped that this success will become the first step towards even greater accomplishments at both national and international levels, while also inspiring the younger generation to continue striving for excellence by upholding sportsmanship and positive values in competition.
By Retno Suzanne handayani, Lc, M.pd