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Weightlifting

Paralympic powerlifter Ni Nengah pushes for more medal glory

Sports 1 year ago

Paralympic powerlifter Ni Nengah pushes for more medal glory

While men dominate Indonesia's overall Paralympic medal haul, women have always led the way in its para powerlifting representation, as no Indonesian man has ever qualified for the Paralympics in the sport.

Govt awards cash bonuses to Olympic medalists, athletes

Sports 1 year ago

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Govt awards cash bonuses to Olympic medalists, athletes

The government has awarded Rp 6 billion to Paris 2024 gold medalists lifter Rizki Juniansyah and speed climber Veddriq Leonardo, Rp 1.65 billion to bronze medalist shuttler Gregoria Mariska Tunjung and Rp 250 million to each athlete competing in the Summer Games.

At Olympics, good ain’t good enough

Editorial 1 year ago

At Olympics, good ain’t good enough

Increased prosperity and better health mean that the younger generation are, on the whole, much physically fitter and stronger than their seniors, allowing them to compete with the best in international sports.

Stronger, better: Indonesia brings home two golds from Paris Olympics

Sports 1 year ago

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Stronger, better: Indonesia brings home two golds from Paris Olympics

Indonesia failed to keep up its tradition of badminton gold at this year’s Olympics, even though it sent nine shuttlers, the largest contingent of the Indonesian Olympic squad.

In day of firsts, Indonesia lands most Olympic golds since 1992

Sports 1 year ago

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In day of firsts, Indonesia lands most Olympic golds since 1992

The two gold medals won by lifter Rizki Juniansyah and speed climber Leonardo Veddriq put Indonesia in 28th place in this year's national medal table.

Weightlifter Rizki Juniansyah wins Indonesia's second gold at Paris Olympics

Sports 1 year ago

Weightlifter Rizki Juniansyah wins Indonesia's second gold at Paris Olympics

The 21-year-old secured a total of 354 kg, setting the Olympic record in the clean and jerk as China's reigning champion Shi Zhiyong failed to finish.

Weightlifter Rizki Juaniansyah aims for gold at debut Olympics

Sports 1 year ago

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Weightlifter Rizki Juaniansyah aims for gold at debut Olympics

The young lifter is aiming to win Indonesia’s first weightlifting gold during his Olympic debut at Paris, banking on his strategy that combines optimism and mental strength.

Road to Paris 2024: Indonesian contingent starts revving up

Sports 1 year ago

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Road to Paris 2024: Indonesian contingent starts revving up

As Indonesia's spots at Paris 2024 start filling up, the country's sports associations, athletes and Olympic committee are all gearing up for the world's greatest multisport spectacle.

Weightlifter Eko Yuli secures ticket to Olympics after recent win

Sports 1 year ago

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Weightlifter Eko Yuli secures ticket to Olympics after recent win

Weightlifter Eko Yuli Irawan secures his fifth Olympic ticket, following a silver medal at the IWF World Cup.

Indonesia climbs up Asian Games medal tally in final week

Sports 2 years ago

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Indonesia climbs up Asian Games medal tally in final week

Indonesia was behind Hong Kong and Iran, in 10th and 11th place respectively, with Kazakhstan, Qatar and Singapore trailing in 13th, 14th and 15th place in that order.

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