IndonesianTalk.com — Indonesian Women Judokas Shine in Jordan and Senegal, Secure Two Bronze Medals
Five Indonesian female judokas have made their mark on the international stage, winning two bronze medals and securing three fifth-place finishes at competitions in Jordan and Senegal.
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s women’s judo team has delivered an encouraging performance on the international stage, with five athletes recording notable results at a series of tournaments in Jordan and Senegal.
The team secured two bronze medals and three fifth-place finishes, highlighting the growing competitiveness of Indonesian judokas against athletes from across the world.
The two podium finishers were Hagia Sofya Radityo and Sashenka Cahaya Fatimah, whose performances earned recognition from Indonesian Judo Association (PB PJSI) chairman Gen. Maruli Simanjuntak.
Maruli expressed his appreciation in Jakarta on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, following a report from PB PJSI secretary-general Maria Regina Vega.
“This is an encouraging achievement. I appreciate the dedication of the athletes, coaches and the entire team who have worked hard to represent Indonesia in international competitions,” Maruli said.
In Jordan, Hagia claimed bronze in the women’s under-48-kilogram category at the Amman Junior Asian Cup 2026, held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1.
Her teammate Wenny Luna San Purba also delivered a competitive performance, finishing fifth in the women’s over-78kg category.
At the Amman Asian Open 2026, held on Oct. 28-29, Indonesian judokas Dinny Febriany and Chelsie Tifany Cia both finished fifth in the women’s under-57kg division.
The competitions in Amman featured strong international participation. The Asian Open attracted 129 judokas from 22 countries, while the Junior Asian Cup brought together 121 athletes from 19 countries.
Sashenka wins bronze at Dakar Youth Olympics
Indonesia’s second bronze medal came from Senegal, where young judoka Sashenka Cahaya Fatimah secured third place in the women’s under-63kg category at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Dakar.
Sashenka clinched the medal after defeating Algeria’s Dounia Berrahoual in the bronze-medal contest at the Dakar Expo Center on Monday, Nov. 2.
The achievement adds to her growing international record. She previously won gold in the same weight category at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain.
Her successive achievements underline Indonesia’s potential to develop young judokas capable of competing at the highest levels of Asian and international competition.
For Maruli, the results represent more than an addition to Indonesia’s medal tally. They also signal positive progress in the country’s efforts to develop the next generation of judo athletes.
“The achievements of Indonesian judokas in Jordan and Senegal should serve as motivation to strengthen athlete development, improve coaching quality and provide athletes with broader opportunities to compete internationally,” said the former Indonesian Army chief of staff.
Maruli calls for stronger athlete development
Maruli stressed that international success should not become a reason for complacency. Instead, the latest results should serve as momentum to improve technical skills, match strategies, physical conditioning and mental resilience.
Maintaining consistent performances while expanding the pool of promising young athletes remains a major challenge for Indonesian judo.
The achievements of the five female judokas offer encouraging evidence that Indonesia has the potential to compete internationally. Their two bronze medals and three fifth-place finishes provide a foundation for further progress.
The next challenge is to turn these results into sustained success through stronger grassroots development, better coaching systems and more regular international exposure.
For now, the performances in Jordan and Senegal have sent a clear message: Indonesian women’s judo is making progress, and its emerging athletes are increasingly becoming competitors to watch on the international stage.
source: https://matranews.id/judoka-indonesia-raih-perunggu-di-kejuaraan-yordania-dan-senegal/
