Faeyza Pickleball Academy athletes win three gold medals at Porprov XVI Sumbar

Athletes from the Faeyza Pickleball Academy Semen Padang Schools secured three gold and two silver medals during the XVI West Sumatra Provincial Sports Week (Porprov) held in Bukittinggi from October 6–10, 2026.

The academy's performance contributed significantly to the Padang City contingent, which earned the overall championship title in the pickleball category. The gold medals were won in the women's doubles by Nadia Arista and Aini Dina Ummaroh, the men's team event, and the women's team event.

Silver medals were earned by Nadia Arista in the women's singles and by the pair Alif Putra Wirahman and Wedi Afri in the men's doubles. April Chan, Chairperson of the academy and coach for the Padang City team, noted that these achievements are particularly significant as the pickleball program at Semen Padang Schools has been in development for just over a year.