Thursina IIBS Student Secures Win with Perfect X10 at Junior Grand Prix Archery Championship
Thursina International Islamic Boarding School’s (IIBS) archery team achieved a remarkable triumph at the Junior Grand Prix Archery Championship. The team, which included 4 athletes from high school and 10 from middle school, saw Ariel Prawinata, dominate the competition across multiple categories. The 11th grader managed to secure third place on the session 1 and 2 of the qualifying round, as well as placing first on the Individual Elimination Round.
Ustadz Munahar Al Amin, who accompanied the students on this competition, reported that even on the last round, Ariel managed to score an impressive X10 during the most crucial deciding moment. This stroke of athletic genius solidified Ariel as the winner of this competition.
This remarkable success is a result of thorough preparation efforts by the team, which went way beyond just technical skills. The team also went through a rigorous regiment of physical training, mental imagery exercises, and immaculate equipment fine-tuning to ensure every athlete’s best performance. The open nature of the competition, which attracts athletes from all over Indonesia, created an intense and highly competitive atmosphere.
In competition featuring approximately 240 athletes, Ariel managed to stand-out with an impressive score. “From the session 1 of qualifying round to the shoot-off round, Ariel’s competitive journey showed his remarkable skills and dedication. The atmosphere of the competition was so tense and exhilarating. This was certainly an unforgettable experience,” explained Ustadz Munahar.
“Alhamdulillah, so far, the team hadn’t have any serious mishaps,” he continued. The success of Thursina IIBS students in this competition will mark a significant moment in their archery journey.
“Looking forward, the team is currently preparing for the next competition, which are Caruban Nagari Championship in Cirebon and the next stage of the Junior Grand Prix Archery Championship,” Ustadz Munahar revealed. “Hopefully these accomplishments can inspire other students to make their own mark on various fields.”