UPNVJ Public Relations – In order to celebrate its 49th Anniversary, the National Development University “Veteran” Jakarta (UPNVJ) held a badminton tournament which took place at the Putra Perdana SSG Sports Hall, Cilobak, on November 12–13, 2026. This activity was part of a series of university anniversary celebrations which carried the theme “United in Transformation, Impacting Advanced Indonesia”.
The badminton tournament was held as a forum to strengthen ties, enhance sportsmanship, and strengthen togetherness among employees and academics at UPNVJ. Through the sporting competition, the spirit of the 49th Anniversary was not only realized through academic activities and institutional development, but also through positive activities that foster unity and solidarity.
A total of 34 pairs participated in the tournament, divided into three categories: 20 pairs in Men's Doubles, 4 pairs in Women's Doubles, and 10 pairs in Mixed Doubles. All matches were played on a knockout basis, with scoring using a rally point system.
The competition was held over two days, divided into different categories. On the first day, Thursday (November 12th), the competition focused on the Men's Doubles and Women's Doubles categories. Both categories were contested through preliminary rounds, semifinals, and the final to determine the best pair.
The competition between participants was competitive while upholding the values of sportsmanship. Each pair demonstrated their skills and teamwork in facing their opponents, while also creating an atmosphere of togetherness that is an essential part of UPNVJ's anniversary celebrations.
In the Women's Doubles category, Wardani and Febri from the Faculty of Law (FH) won first place. Suci and Santi from the Faculty of Health Sciences (FIKES) took second place, while Rubi and Mutia secured third place.
Meanwhile, in the men's doubles category, Faisal and Iwansyah from PKU won first place. Darmin and Putra from the Faculty of Medicine (FK) took second place, while Ikmal and Julian from Lembaga took third place.
The success of the winners on the first day demonstrated the enthusiasm and competitive spirit displayed by participants from various work units within UPNVJ. Beyond just winning, the tournament also provided a platform for interaction, bringing together employees from across faculties and work units in a more intimate setting.
The tournament will continue on Friday (November 13) with the Mixed Doubles competition, featuring 10 pairs. The second day of matches will also conclude the badminton competition to celebrate UPNVJ's 49th anniversary.
Through this tournament, UPNVJ hopes to foster a spirit of togetherness, cooperation, and sportsmanship within the campus. These values align with the theme of its 49th anniversary, which emphasizes the importance of unity in facing transformation and strengthening real contributions to national progress.
Entering its 49th year, UPNVJ continues to strive to build a collaborative, healthy, and harmonious work and academic environment as part of a shared commitment to realizing a higher education institution that is increasingly superior and impactful for Indonesia.