Another remarkable achievement has been made by a student of the Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU). Muhammad Arif Mahardika (251201012), a student of the Forestry Study Program, successfully won a gold medal at the 2026 6th Riau Islands Provincial Sports Week (PORPROV). In the competition, Arif represented the Tanjungpinang City Contingent in the Taekwondo sport, Men's Senior Kyorugi Under 68 kg category.
This success marks a special achievement for Arif and a source of pride for the entire Faculty of Forestry and Universitas Sumatera Utara community. The gold medal he won is the result of enthusiasm, discipline, and hard work in developing his abilities in sports, alongside his responsibilities as a student.
The Faculty of Forestry, USU, also expresses its appreciation for Muhammad Arif Mahardika's success and achievement. This accomplishment serves as a reminder that higher education is not solely oriented toward academic achievement but also provides students with opportunities to develop their interests, talents, character, and personal potential comprehensively.
Arif's success is expected to motivate all students to continue creating, achieving, and bringing honor to their alma mater in various levels of competition. This achievement is also in line with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) by encouraging sports activities, physical fitness, and healthy lifestyles, as well as SDG 4 (Quality Education) through the holistic development of students' potential, character, discipline, and abilities.
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