MINISTER of Youth and Sports Dito Ariotedjo wants the national training camp (pelatnas) of the All Indonesian Weightlifting Association (PABSI) to be carried out in the long term leading up to the 2028 Olympics.
“God willing, because yesterday at Paris 2024 PABSI has proven, I think in the future we will make this national training (towards) the 2028 Olympics long term,” said Dito.
Dito ensured that he would continue to support the athlete development carried out by PB PABSI. One of the supports, he said, is by presenting the Cibubur Youth Elite Sport Center sports facility which will also be used by the weightlifting branch.
The facility being built in Cibubur, East Jakarta, is targeted to be operational by the end of 2024 so that it can be used by PB PABSI to conduct national training.
“This facility is already world standard, and if there are deficiencies, they can still be added,” he said.
With this new facility, Dito hopes that weightlifting can maintain or even add to its achievements on the world stage.
Furthermore, Dito appreciated PB PABSI which, apart from making history by donating a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics through athlete Rizki Juniansyah, still fulfills its organizational obligations by holding national deliberations.
Dito admitted that he was happy to see the transformation of PB PABSI led by Rosan Perkasa Roeslani and hoped that this sport could continue the comprehensive regeneration of athletes in Indonesia.
“We really need regeneration, from Eko Yuli, from Rizki, Rahmat, and others. Because we really hope that at the 2028 Olympics, PABSI will donate another gold medal,” he said.
Dito also requested that through the National Conference, PABSI formulate and prepare a road map towards the 2028 Olympics so that what is targeted can be achieved.
“Prepare in terms of coaching and scouting, to the needs of sports science, national training and everything,” he said.
He hopes that at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, United States, Indonesian weightlifters will make history again by achieving brilliant achievements on the world stage. (Ant/Z-6)
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**Interview with Minister of Youth and Sports Dito Ariotedjo on Indonesia’s Weightlifting Training for the 2028 Olympics**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Minister Dito! It’s exciting to hear about Indonesia’s preparations for the upcoming Olympics. Can you tell us about the plans for the long-term national training camp for weightlifting?
**Dito Ariotedjo:** Thank you for having me! Yes, we are committed to establishing a long-term national training program for weightlifting as we prepare for the 2028 Olympics. After seeing our success at the Paris 2024 Olympics, we believe now is the perfect time to build on that momentum and invest in our athletes for the future.
**Interviewer:** What specific support will the government provide to ensure the success of this training camp?
**Dito Ariotedjo:** One of our key initiatives is the Cibubur Youth Elite Sport Center, which will be operational by the end of 2024. This facility will be world-class and cater specifically to the needs of weightlifting athletes. Our aim is to create an environment that fosters development and prepares our athletes to excel on the international stage.
**Interviewer:** How does this facility differ from what athletes have had access to in the past?
**Dito Ariotedjo:** This new facility will be equipped with state-of-the-art training equipment and resources that meet international standards. While we have had training facilities before, we are aiming for a comprehensive upgrade to ensure our athletes have everything they need to compete at the highest level. We are also open to making further improvements as necessary.
**Interviewer:** What is your vision for the future of Indonesia’s weightlifting team?
**Dito Ariotedjo:** My vision is to have a consistently strong and competitive weightlifting team that can not only excel in the Olympics but also inspire the next generation of athletes in Indonesia. We want to ensure proper regeneration of talent and a support system that nurtures athletes from a young age through to their peak competitive years.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Minister Dito. Your commitment to our athletes is reassuring, and we look forward to seeing great results in future competitions!
**Dito Ariotedjo:** Thank you! I’m excited too, and I appreciate the support from everyone in our country as we push for excellence in sports.