THE STORY of a blind or visually impaired runner, Amelia Nilam Tiara, who successfully finished in the Arutmin Borneo Run long-distance race in Kalimantan, has become a new history in the world of sports, especially athletics.
Thanks to one of these records or achievements which accommodated blind runners in long distance running competitions, the Arutmin Borneo Run also won two awards from the Indonesian World Records Museum (MURI) at once.
This MURI record award was the first to be handed over by MURI Director Osmar Susilo to Arutmin on Monday (25/3/2024) for its achievements as the mining company that organizes the most running competitions in Indonesia. In total, running competitions have been held 15 times in Indonesia from 2006 to 2023.
Meanwhile, the second award is in recognition of the participation of the first blind or visually impaired participant in the 2023 edition of a running race in Indonesia recorded at the Arutmin Borneo Run.
Despite having limitations, the East Kalimantan paralympic athlete was able to complete the 5 km race at the 2023 Arutmin Borneo Run with a record time of 30 minutes 51 seconds.
“So I was advised by the campus to take part in the Arutmin Borneo Run. Finally I registered and was able to finish. It was quite breathless, but it was safe to control. This was my first time taking part in a long distance run because usually it’s only 100 and 200 meters,” said Amel. at the Elite Club Rasuna Epicentrum Kuningan, South Jakarta, Monday (25/3).
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CEO of PT Arutmin Indonesia Ido Hutabarat explained that he was honored by this award. Therefore, his party’s commitment to continue to improve the campaign for public health and welfare through sports activities will continue to be a priority.
“In 2024, this running event will be held once more. If there are no obstacles, the Arutmin Borneo Run 2024 will take place on November 3 in Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan with a target of 4,000 runners,” he said.
“A number of interesting things are being prepared by the team to improve the quality of the competition which is always improving from year to year. The track will be very interesting because it passes through forests with beautiful nature,” he added.
This event has been held every year since 2006. Thus, this year’s edition will be the 16th event for the Arutmin Borneo Run.
The organizing committee explained that the distance categories for the race to be held were divided into three, namely 5 kilometers, 10 kilometers and half marathon or 21 kilometers. Apart from that, this event is also open to students, the general public, masters 40 up and masters 50 up. (Z-6)
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