<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze the achievements and evaluate the factors underlying the success of the Kediri City athletics contingent at the 9th East Java Provincial Sports Week (Porprov) in 2025. The study uses a mixed approach (mixed methods) which combines descriptive statistical analysis of official competition results data with qualitative analysis of interviews with five coaches and field observations. The results show that the Kediri City athletics contingent successfully defended its Overall Champion title consecutively from 2022 to 2025 with a total of 69 medals (36 gold, 14 silvers, 19 bronze), despite the number of events competed in shrinking from 28 to 22. The gold medal success rate per event increased sharply from 39.29% to 59.09%, indicating a strategic shift towards specialization in top events. Qualitatively, this success was supported by the synergy of internal factors (talent, champion mentality, nutrition, and recovery) and external factors (competence of specialist coaches, KONI support, and the City Training Center program). The main obstacles still faced are limited funding, inadequate training facilities, weather disturbances, and the risk of injury. This study recommends strengthening the strategy of specialization in events and increasing support for sports science and long-term coaching funding.]]>
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