Ayudiah Rivana Tridiandinita, a 19-year-old pencak silat athlete representing Semarang, died on Wednesday morning, October 28, 2026, after undergoing surgery for a finger injury sustained during the Central Java Provincial Sports Week (Porprov XVII) 2026.
The Incident at the Porprov Arena
The sequence of events began on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang (Unimus) arena, where the match started around 14:00 WIB. According to details shared by KONI Central Java Chairman Sujarwanto Dwiatmoko, Ayudiah faced an opponent from Batang Regency in the quarterfinal round.
During the first round, Ayudiah’s left middle finger suffered a fracture and began bleeding when she attempted to block an opponent’s kick. When getting this initial care, Ayudiah was still conscious and complained of pain from her injury.
| Timeline Milestone | Date & Time | Operational Status |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal Bout | Oct 26, 2026 | Injury sustained, match halted, hospital transfer |
| Surgical Procedure | Oct 27, 2026, 18:00 WIB | Orthopedic intervention completed at RS Primaya |
| Post-Op Recovery | Oct 27, 2026, 20:00 – 03:00 | Patient conscious, conversing, vital signs stable |
Surgical Intervention and Post-Operative Stability
Ayudiah arrived at RS Primaya on Monday (26/10) with a fractured middle finger and was consulted by an orthopedic specialist. The operation commenced on Tuesday, October 27, at approximately 18:00 WIB and concluded around 20:00 WIB, as detailed by hospital director Dr. Aditya Nugraha, who noted that the procedure was not considered major surgery.
Dr. Aditya Nugraha of RS Primaya Semarang stated that following the surgery, the patient’s condition was fine and she was fully conscious before returning to her room. Nurfaqih added that after the surgery, Ayudiah was still able to chat and joke with her older sister, and she also replied to messages from her friends on her phone. At 19:30 WIB on Tuesday, her parents had informed others that everything was finished and there were no problems.
At approximately 03:00 WIB on Wednesday, October 28, nursing staff checked on Ayudiah and confirmed she was still breathing while asleep.
Investigation and Official Response
The sudden deterioration has prompted an investigation by the National Sports Committee of Indonesia (KONI) for Central Java. Sujarwanto Dwiatmoko confirmed that technical delegates and medical staff adhered strictly to the tournament handbook and standard operating procedures during the competition. He also extended his condolences, hoping the deceased finds the best place by God’s side, while noting that evaluations will be conducted continuously to prevent similar incidents.
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Medical authorities at RS Primaya emphasize that pre-operative evaluations, the surgical intervention, and post-operative monitoring were executed in accordance with clinical standards. Dr. Aditya Nugraha noted that the exact cause of death remains undetermined, as blood clots can potentially travel to the heart or vital organs, and while post-operative recovery appeared normal and conscious without issues, doctors remain uncertain regarding any underlying medical conditions.
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