UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta's contingent has confirmed its readiness to compete in the 2026 Java-Madura State Islamic Higher Education Institutions Sports, Arts, and Scientific Week (PORSI JAWARA) II. A total of 100 of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta's top students have completed by-name registration and been declared to meet the requirements in the participant administrative verification process.

This stage marks an important part of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta's preparation to compete in an event that brings together students from PTKINs across Java and Madura. The UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta contingent will take part in 25 competition categories spanning 46 individual events, carrying the spirit of developing student potential while also bringing honor to the university's name.

By-name registration, completed ahead of the August 15, 2026 deadline, involved verification of several documents, including the Student ID Card (KTM), Study Plan Card (KRS), national ID card (KTP), PDDIKTI (Higher Education Database) link, and an official photograph. This verification process was carried out to ensure every delegate sent is an active undergraduate student who meets the competition's requirements.

As a result, based on verification by the PORSI JAWARA II 2026 Committee at UIN K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan as of August 18, 2026, all of UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta's contingent files were declared to have Met the Requirements (MS).

This achievement reflects UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta's serious approach to preparing its delegation, from the administrative stage through to competition readiness. Rather than relying solely on individual ability, students also received mentoring and coaching from faculty in preparing their work and competition materials.

Beyond completing participant registration, the UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta contingent has also submitted entries for five competition categories with a submission deadline of August 12, 2026. These five categories were Business Plan, Learning Media Innovation, Short Film, Islamic Pop Solo, and Moot Court.

One entry came from students at the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, competing in the Business Plan category. Nur Cahyanti, a member of the team, said their entry highlighted the agricultural potential of Gunungkidul, reflecting the students' close connection to the economic challenges and opportunities facing the local community there.

“For the business plan competition, we chose a theme centered on Gunungkidul's agricultural products, and our team itself is based there. So, through PORSI JAWARA II 2026, we hope to help raise the profile of Gunungkidul's agricultural potential and the local economy,” she said.

This participation shows that student competitions are not only aimed at achieving recognition but also serve as a space for UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta students to develop ideas rooted in local potential and deliver real impact for communities.

Meanwhile, encouraging news came from the Moot Court category. UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta's team submitted their competition script on August 10, 2026, ahead of the scheduled deadline. The submission has been confirmed received by the committee, and as of August 18, 2026, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta's team was declared one of six finalist teams, alongside five other UIN teams.

Advancing to the finals is an important asset for the UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta contingent as they continue preparing for the next stage of competition. With all administrative and verification stages complete, the contingent is now focused on technical refinement, deepening their material, and intensive practice.

PORSI JAWARA II 2026 also serves as a moment for UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta to showcase its students' strength in sports, arts, and scholarship. With the support of faculty mentoring and carefully planned preparation, the UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta contingent aims not just to participate, but to achieve real results and strengthen the university's reputation as a campus that gives students the space to excel, create, and bring forward ideas that make a real impact on society. (humassk)