TWICE ON THE PODIUM! POLIBATAM BASKETBALL SHINES FROM THE RIAU ISLANDS TO THE NATIONAL STAGE

BATAM — The basketball team of Politeknik Negeri Batam (Polibatam) has once again made its mark with an impressive achievement. After securing a silver medal in the 3-on-3 basketball competition at PORSENI 2026, held at Politeknik Negeri Medan, the Polibatam Basketball Team went on to claim first place in the 2026 UIB Campus League by Alfapenguin, a university-level competition across the Riau Islands.

The championship title was secured after Polibatam A defeated UIB B with a score of 45–37 in the final match on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Competing against eight participating teams, Polibatam A delivered a consistent performance from the early stages of the tournament, earning the top position and advancing to the final.

The achievement was further highlighted by Agus R. Siregar, a student of the Applied Bachelor’s Program in Electronics Engineering Technology, who was named Most Valuable Player (MVP). The enthusiasm and support shown by Polibatam students and the academic community also received recognition through the Best Supporter award.

The Director of Polibatam expressed appreciation for the dedication and efforts of all players, coaches, officials, and supporters. “This achievement is the result of the team’s hard work, discipline, unity, and determination. We are proud that Polibatam students have demonstrated that achievement is not only built through academic excellence, but also through sports, which foster character, sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork,” the Director said.

Ridho T. Rikalmi, Advisor of the Polibatam Sports Committee, stated that the accomplishment reflects the continued development of basketball at Polibatam. “The silver medal at PORSENI 2026 and the championship title at the UIB Campus League serve as strong motivation for us to continue improving the team’s quality, strengthening player regeneration, and preparing our athletes to compete consistently at the national level,” he said.

Meanwhile, Polibatam Basketball Coach Andre A. S. Sitepu emphasized that the achievement was made possible by the hard work of the entire team. “As coaches, our role is simply to guide and support the players so they can bring out their best abilities,” he said.

This accomplishment reflects Polibatam’s continued commitment to providing opportunities for students to develop their talents and interests, achieve excellence, and at the same time build strong character and competitiveness.

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