Short Story Writing Competition at PORSENASMA V PT PGRI 2025 Officially Crowns Winners

The short story writing competition within the Pekan Olahraga dan Seni Nasional Mahasiswa (PORSENASMA) V PT PGRI 2025 has officially announced its winners. After a rigorous selection process and judging by three esteemed literary figures and academics, six outstanding works earned top honors.

Lusia Kristiasih Dwi P, the event coordinator, reported the winners announced on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The judging, conducted online from August 5 to 8, 2025, determined:

• 1st Place – 7 Menit, IKIP PGRI Wates, by Laras Pambadjeng

• 2nd Place – Seorang Algojo yang Terluka dan Melukai, Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya, by Lubna Iasya

• 3rd Place – Kepergian Poter Kakek, STKIP PGRI Sumenep, by Inka Gusti Fahriansyah

• Honorable Mention 1 – Tragedi Pengecut dalam Tiga Babak, Universitas PGRI Kalimantan, by Wildanne Barri Fida

• Honorable Mention 2 – Tentang Perempuan yang Baik-Baik Saja, Universitas PGRI Jombang, by Labiba Maisaroh

• Honorable Mention 3 – Luka dalam Pelukan, STKIP PGRI Trenggalek, by Dera Ernanda

With a warm and enthusiastic atmosphere, the PORSENASMA V 2025 Short Story Writing Competition not only served as a platform to showcase creativity but also helped build literary networks among young talents from various regions of Indonesia.