Earning Four Champions, Thursina IIBS Students Prevail in Pajajaran Shoot Off 2025
Thursina International Islamic Boarding School (IIBS) has once again attained in the prestigious Pajajaran Shoot Off 2025: Archery for All Ages event organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora) on January 27-29, 2025. The championship has met archery athletes from various ages and regions to compete in considerable competition categories. Thursina IIBS sent the best delegations from students of grades 8 to 10. The first group included Nawwaf Achmad Zaky, Andra Kenzi D, Yusuf Abdullah al Faruq, Hilmi Yunan Afrizal, Prabowo Sunanto, and Abby Satya Hadi W.
The second team consisted of M.Fachry Aryasatya, Sayyidina Khoiro Nabil Akmal Topani, and Aprian Nafis Zhafran. Plus, a student from class 10, Arvandi Vickry Fathilah. They competed in some categories eagerly and accomplished a number of proud awards.
Ustadz Munahar Al Amin, S.Pd., as Co. Sport & Art of Thursina IIBS, expressed his pride in the accomplishment. "Archery is not just a sport, but also trains concentration, patience, and self-confidence. Alhamdulillah, the athletes have showed total dedication in every training and match. The results attained in the 2025 Pajajaran Shoot Off are proof of hard work and persistence in developing their talents in sports," said Ustadz Munahar.
Remarkable achievements were gained by Thursina students in the U-13 Compound Division category. Nawwaf Achmad Zaky successfully reached the 1st place in the Individual Competition, while the 2nd place was prevailed by Andra Kenzi D. In addition, in the Team Competition category, the group consisting of Nawwaf Achmad Zaky, Yusuf Abdullah al Faruq, and Andra Kenzi D thriumphed the top place. Meanwhile, in the U-15 Compound Division category, the team consisting of M Fachry Aryasatya, Arvandi Vickry Fathilah, and Sayyidina Khoiro Nabil Akmal Topani succeeded in the 2nd winner for Team category.
"The competitive spirit and strong determination shown truly inspire us. We hope the achievement would further encourage them to develop and bring honor to the school in the following events," added Ustadz Munahar. Thursina IIBS has once again proven that education based on leadership and character is not only excellent in academics, but also in sports and arts
Furthermore, Ustadz Munahar added, the success is inseparable from full support of the school, coaches, and the Guardians. "We always try to create an environment promoting the talents and potential of each student. We hope the attainment becomes the first step for them to develop and even compete at higher level, both nationally and internationally," he concluded. (rnw/lil).