DITMAWALUMALUMNI USU – A student of the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FASILKOM-TI) of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), Leica Al Humaira, won a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Leica won the medal in the women’s +68 kg kumite event held at Toyohashi Gymnasium, Aichi, Japan, on Sunday (September 20, 2026). In the bronze medal match, Leica delivered a convincing performance by defeating Kyrgyzstan’s karateka Begimai Orozalieva with a score of 6–1.
According to Leica, her experience as an athlete has helped shape various qualities that support her academic journey, including discipline, consistency, time management, and resilience in dealing with pressure.
The achievement adds to the growing list of accomplishments by USU students on the international stage. For Leica, the achievement is not only a milestone in sports but also demonstrates that academic and athletic excellence can go hand in hand through discipline, hard work, and sustained commitment.
Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara, Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos., M.Si., expressed his appreciation and pride in Leica’s achievement, which has brought honor to both Indonesia and Universitas Sumatera Utara on the international sporting stage. According to the Rector, the achievement demonstrates that USU students have opportunities to develop and excel in various fields, both academic and non-academic.
“Universitas Sumatera Utara extends its appreciation and congratulations to Leica Al Humaira Lubis on her success in winning a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games. This achievement is a source of pride for Leica, her family, the USU academic community, and, of course, Indonesia,” said Prof. Muryanto on Tuesday (September 22, 2026).
Similarly, Director of Student Affairs and Alumni Affairs of USU, Prof. Dr. Ir. Agus Purwoko, S.Hut., M.Si., IPU, expressed his appreciation for the achievement. He hoped that the accomplishment of the USU student would inspire others to continue creating, innovating, and making positive contributions to society, the nation, and the country.
“Leica Al Humaira Lubis’s achievement is a source of pride for all of us, and her success is an inspiration for the next generation,” said the Director of Student Affairs and Alumni Affairs of USU.