The Indonesian contingent is getting closer to its medal target at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. One gold and one silver medal are already within reach thanks to the realization of the All Indonesian Final in the para badminton sport.
Indonesian representatives successfully dominated the mixed doubles category SL3 – SU5 at the 2024 Paralympics. The pairs Fredy Setiawan-Khalimatus Sadiyah and Hikmat Ramdani-Leani Ratri Oktila performed well in the semifinals.
Official news received by Media Indonesia from NPC Indonedia in Paris stated that Fredy – Khalimatus successfully advanced to the final after defeating the French representative, Lucas Mazur-Faustine Noel in two straight sets, 21-15, 21-15, on Sunday (1/9/2024) early morning WIB.
Meanwhile, Hikmat-Ratri defeated Thailand’s representatives, Siripong Teamarrom-Nipada Seandupa also in two straight sets 21-12, 21-8.
The success of realizing the All Indonesia Final made the Indonesian contingent automatically succeed in collecting one gold medal and two silver medals. Another silver medal has been contributed by para-athlete, Saptoyogo Purnomo.
Chef de Mission (CdM) Indonesia, Reda Manthovani, appreciated the struggle of Indonesian athletes who continue to pursue the target of one gold, two silver and three bronze medals. The success of the mixed doubles pair must be used as motivation for athletes who are still fighting in Paris.
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“I hope this All Indonesian Final will be a motivation and a whip for other Indonesian athletes to fight even harder because there is still a lot of hope. Please always pray for blessings from the Indonesian people,” said Reda Manthovani.
The Indonesian contingent was relieved when the mixed doubles pair of SH6 classification, Subhan-Rina Marlina failed to advance to the final. The pair lost to Chinese representatives, Naili Lin-Fengmai Li with 21-17, 16-21 and 19-21.
“This was a very balanced match, like a final, but Subhan and Marlina fought hard. We have to give them appreciation. Hopefully they can get a bronze medal,” said Reda.
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Meanwhile, the head coach of Indonesian para badminton, Jarot Hernowo, expressed his joy after his team was able to master the mixed doubles number of the SL3 – SU5 classification.
Jarot will prepare all his players to be in the best condition. Special attention is given to athletes who are still competing in singles, such as Fredy Setiawan, Leani Ratri and Khalimatus.
“We continue to emphasize maintaining the athletes’ physical condition even though their opponents will be their own friends who join the National Training Center every day,” said Djarot.
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Separately, Khalimatus can’t wait to play the All Indonesia Final against Hikmat-Ratri. Although they lost in the last meeting at the 4 Nations Para Badminton International 2024 in Scotland, Khalimatus and Fredy are ready to fight to the max.
“We will just play freely, nothing special. We don’t want to give in, we want to win,” said Khalimatus.
The All Indonesia Final match will take place at the Porte de la Chapelle Arena, Paris, Monday (2/9/2024).
Chef de Mission (CdM) of the Indonesian Contingent at the Paris Paralympics, Reda Manthovani, greatly appreciated the hard work of the badminton squad that created an All Indonesian Final at the Paris Paralympics.
The All Indonesian Final between Khalimatus Sadiyah/Fredy Setiawan and Leani Ratri Oktila/Hikmat Ramdani will be held next Monday, Porte de la Chapelle, Paris, Monday (2/9) at 08.30 local time or 13.30 WIB.
“We have fought as hard as we can, Alhamdulillah All Indonesian Final in mixed doubles. I hope this All Indonesian Final will be a motivation and a whip for other athletes to fight even harder. We need to socialize it as soon as possible so that they fight harder. So please pray,” said Reda. (N-2)
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