Central Java athletes pass away during Porprov XVII competition

Two athletes have died during the XVII Central Java Provincial Sports Week (Porprov Jateng 2026) in the Semarang region.

Syabilla Rizkia Putri Raharja, a diver from Jepara, passed away on Sunday, October 25, while competing in a sea diving event at Awann Costa. Before her death, she had secured two gold medals for the Jepara contingent in the women’s 100 meter and 200 meter bifins events. The Jepara Regional Sports Committee (KONI) has requested that its athletes wear black ribbons as a mark of respect.

Separately, 19-year-old pencak silat athlete Ayudiah Rivana Tridiandinita from Semarang died on Wednesday, October 28, following a medical procedure. Rivana had sustained a middle finger dislocation during a match against an athlete from Batang Regency. After being taken to Primaya Hospital in Semarang, she underwent surgery on Tuesday, October 27. Although she was reportedly conscious and communicative following the operation, she passed away early the next morning. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.