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Sports 7 years ago

Asian Para Games: Sapto wins Indonesia’s eighth gold

Sapto Yogo Purnomo won a gold medal in the men’s 100-meter T37 (coordination impairment) by finishing the race in 11.49 seconds.

Sports 7 years ago

Asian Para Games: Volunteers' golden rule: Ask first before providing assistance

“We have been taught to ask first before offering any assistance. Unnecessary assistance might hurt their feelings."

Sports 7 years ago

Medals galore for Indonesian underdogs

Indonesia added to its medal count on the third day of the 2018 Asian Para Games in Jakarta, bringing the total to 23 medals comprising five golds, seven silvers and 11 bronzes.

Sports 7 years ago

Asian Para Games: Indonesian swimmers win three medals

Indonesian Asian Para Games swimmers won three medals — a gold, a silver and a bronze — at Gelora Bung Karno Aquatic Stadium on Monday thanks to strong showings from Syuci Indriani, Aris and Jendi Pangabean.

Sports 7 years ago

Asian Para Games: Suparniyati proud of gold despite falling short of target

Suparniyati, aka Parni, had mixed feelings after winning her first gold medal in the women’s shot put F20 (intellectual impairment) category at the Asian Para Games.

Sports 7 years ago

Asian Para Games: Mella Windasari secures gold for Indonesia

Mella, a wheelchair user from Indramayu, West Java, used to play badminton and tennis until her friend suggested she try lawn bowls.

Sports 7 years ago

Asian Para Games: Lawn bowls, seemingly simple game that requires deep focus

Lawn bowls is a challenging sport in which players attempt to roll an asymmetrical ball, called a bowl, as close as possible to a smaller ball called a jack, located a minimum of 23 meters from the players.

Sports 7 years ago

Asian Para Games: Indonesian relay swimming team barred from competing

Indonesia's men’s para swimming team was unable to race in the 4x100m relay at the 2018 Asian Para Games after the team manager forgot to register the team.