Jakarta, November 9, 2026 — Starting something new does not always have to happen at an early age. This is proven by Nadzhifa Fadila Nur Sani, a 2026 student of the Faculty of Communication Sciences at Universitas Tarumanagara (Fikom Untar), who successfully won First Place in the DKI Jakarta Taekwondo League Series 14.
Interestingly, Nadzhifa’s journey in Taekwondo only began when she was in her second year of senior high school. Unlike many athletes who have been familiar with the sport since childhood, Nadzhifa initially joined Taekwondo simply to add to her achievements as part of her preparation for university admission. However, over time, she began to enjoy the training process, especially with the support and guidance of her coach, who has always been patient in helping her improve.
Although Taekwondo was not initially her passion, Nadzhifa continued to persevere and actively train to this day. For her, one of the biggest challenges in competitions is overcoming fear. Rather than letting it hold her back, she uses that fear as motivation to keep learning, improving her skills, and achieving better results.
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To prepare for competitions, Nadzhifa follows a regular training routine. Her preparation focuses not only on Taekwondo techniques but also includes physical exercises such as muscle strengthening, cardio, and kicking drills. These training sessions play an important role in developing her skills and ensuring she is physically and mentally prepared for competitions.
Consistency is one of the key values Nadzhifa continues to uphold throughout her Taekwondo journey. According to her, the determination to achieve something must come from within. When someone has a strong desire to accomplish something, there will always be efforts made to turn that goal into reality. In addition, her love for sports is another reason that keeps her motivated to continue training.
Through her achievement, Nadzhifa also hopes to encourage Fikomers not to be afraid of trying new things and not to give up easily when facing failure. Everyone has their own journey and timeline. Therefore, it is important to remain consistent, believe in one’s abilities, and keep working toward one’s goals. After all, it is never too late to start something new. (AK)