TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo sent off the Indonesian contingent for the 2024 Paris Olympics at a ceremony in the Merdeka Palace courtyard, Jakarta, on Wednesday, July 10. He expressed high hopes for a successful performance by the athletes and potential medal wins.

“The people are eager to see the Red and White flag raised and hear Indonesia Raya resonate through the Olympic arena, and hope you return home with medals,” he said.

The state head urged the athletes to compete with enthusiasm and optimism, even in the face of strong international competition. He mentioned the rigorous selection process that led to their participation in the upcoming prestigious sports event.

“The world will be watching. The Indonesian people will be focused on you and have high hopes,” he added.

Therefore, he underlined the importance of meticulous preparation. “Focus on your physical and mental well-being. Be prepared to compete. We are rooting for your success!” Jokowi said.

Earlier, Minister of Youth and Sports Dito Ariotedjo announced the participation of 29 athletes in the Paris Olympics. The team comprises 16 male and 13 female athletes competing across 12 sports, including badminton, rock climbing, aquatics, gymnastics, and judo.

The 2024 Paris Olympics will be held in the French capital from July 26 to August 20, 2024.

Here is the list of 29 Indonesian athletes for the 2024 Paris Olympics:

1. Arif Dwi Pangestu (Archery)

2. Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi (Rock Climbing)

3. Diananda Choirunisa (Archery)

4. Rifda Irfanaluthfi (Artistic Gymnastics)

5. Rahmad Adi Mulyono (Rock Climbing)

6. Fathur Gustafian (Shooting)

7. Rio Waida (Wave Surfing)

8. Eko Yuli Irawan (Weightlifting)

9. Rizki Juniansyah (Weightlifting)

10. Memo (Rowing)

11. Bernard Benyamin van Aert (Cycling)

12. Jonatan Christie (Badminton)

13. Anthony Sinisuka Ginting (Badminton)

14. Gregoria Mariska Tunjung (Badminton)

15. Fajar Alfian (Badminton)

16. Muhammad Rian Ardianto (Badminton)

17. Apriyani Rahayu (Badminton)

18. Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti (Badminton)

19. Rinov Rivaldy (Badminton)

20. Pitha Haningtyas Mentari (Badminton)

21. Nurul Akmal (Weightlifting)

22. Raji'ah Sallsabilah (Rock Climbing)

23. Veddriq Leonardo (Rock Climbing)

24. Maryam March Maharani (Judo)

25. Lalu Muhammad Zohri (Athletics)

26. Rezza Octavia (Archery)

27. Syifa Nur Afifah Kamal (Archery)

28. Joe Aditya W. Kurniawan (Swimming)

29. Azzahra Permatahani (Swimming).

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