Jakarta, November 5, 2026 — Jeremiah Bentley Gunawan, a student of the Faculty of Communication Sciences at Universitas Tarumanagara, achieved an outstanding result at the BJJ ROOTS competition held on October 10, 2026. In the competition, Jeremiah won three medals: one gold, one silver, and one bronze across the three categories he competed in.
In the Adult (Male Gi) / White / Adult / Heavy (88.4–94.3 kg) category, Jeremiah secured the gold medal. Meanwhile, in the Adult (Male No Gi) / White / Adult / Heavy (85.6–91.5 kg) category, he earned the silver medal. He also won a bronze medal in the Adult (Male Gi) / White / Adult / Ultra Heavy (≥100.6 kg) category.
In preparation for the competition, Jeremiah underwent intensive training for three months leading up to the event. His preparation focused on improving his technical skills, physical endurance, and mental readiness to face his opponents in each category. Maintaining consistency throughout the training period was one of the key aspects of his preparation. One of the biggest challenges he faced was losing weight. He had to shed 12 kilograms within three weeks to meet the competition’s weight-class requirements.
For Jeremiah, the opportunity to explore new experiences and develop his abilities while still in university is something he does not want to miss. He believes in taking opportunities as they come and not limiting himself out of fear of facing challenges.
“Just give it a try while you’re still in university. Worry about the pain, injuries, exhaustion, and busy schedules later,” he said, expressing his determination to keep challenging himself and giving his best effort.
Jeremiah’s achievement of winning three medals at BJJ ROOTS 2026 demonstrates how commitment, courage, and discipline can lead to remarkable results. His accomplishment is expected to inspire other Universitas Tarumanagara students to continue exploring their potential, embrace new opportunities, and develop their abilities beyond academic activities. (KG)