Jokowi Honors Indonesian Medalists at Paris 2024 Paralympics with Bonuses

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo welcomed the Indonesian contingent returning from the Paris 2024 Paralympics at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He expressed his utmost appreciation for the athletes' remarkable achievements in representing Indonesia on the global stage.

The Indonesian contingent concluded their journey at the world's largest sports stage for disabled athletes, which took place from August 28 to September 8, 2024, with a commendable 50th-place finish. Indonesia brought home a total of 1 gold medal, 8 silver medals, and 5 bronze medals.

“We are immensely proud of their accomplishments,” Jokowi stated. “These achievements are not the result of instant success but rather a culmination of a long-term process. I hope this inspires enthusiasm and optimism.”

On this occasion, the President announced substantial bonuses for the medalists: gold medal winners will receive Rp6 billion, silver medal winners Rp2.75 billion, and bronze medal winners Rp1.65 billion.

Moreover, athletes who did not secure medals will also be recognized with a bonus of Rp250 million. Coaches will also receive bonuses, although the specific amounts were not disclosed.

Minister of Youth and Sports Dito Ariotedjo emphasized that Indonesia's achievements at the Paris 2024 Paralympics marked a new milestone that must be celebrated. This was the largest number of medals won by Indonesia in its history of participating in the Paralympics.

Dito expressed hope that this success would serve as a foundation for future endeavors, particularly the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics. “On behalf of the government, I’d like to thank you for creating history, achieving remarkable feats, and most importantly, becoming an inspiration, especially for the younger generation,” he said in an official statement from the Indonesian Paralympic Committee (NPC) on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

The list of Indonesian Medalists at the Paris 2024 Paralympics is as follows:

Gold:

1 Hikmat Ramdani/Leani Ratri Oktila (badminton mixed doubles SL3-SU5)

Silver:

1 Saptoyogo Purnomo (athletics 100m T37 (men))

2 Karisma Evi Tiarani (women's 100m T63 athletics)

3 Muhammad Bintang Herlangga (men's singles boccia BC2)

4 Felix Ardi Yudha, Gischa Zayana, Muhamad Afrizal Syafa (mixed team boccia BC1-2)

5 Qonitah Ikhtiar Syakuroh (women's singles badminton SL3)

6 Fredy Setiawan/Khalimatus Sadiyah (mixed doubles badminton SL3-SU5)

7 Leani Ratri Oktila (women's singles badminton SL4)

8 Suryo Nugroho (men's singles badminton SU5)

Bronze:

1 Gischa Zayana (women's singles boccia BC2)

2 Muhamad Afrizal Syafa (men's singles boccia BC1)

3 Subhan/Rina Marlina (mixed doubles badminton SH6)

4 Dheva Anrimusthi (men's singles badminton SU5)

5 Fredy Setiawan (men's singles badminton SL4)

DANIEL A. FAJRI

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