President Jokowi Grants Bonuses, Expresses Appreciation to Paris 2024 Paralympic Athletes

President Jokowi hands over bonuses and expresses appreciation to the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games athletes at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday (09/11). (Photo by: PR/Rahmat)

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo granted bonuses and expressed appreciation to Indonesian Paralympic athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

The President congratulated the athletes and showed appreciation for their efforts in the Paralympic games, resulting in brilliant achievements and immense pride for the Indonesian people.

“I am very pleased and proud because in this event the Red and White Contingent has successfully made a new history, as mentioned by Mr. Minister of Youth and Sports, bringing 14 medals; one gold medal, eight silver medals, and five bronze medals,” President Jokowi said in his remarks at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday (09/11).

As a token of appreciation, President Jokowi announced that the Government has prepared bonuses for the athletes, coaches, and assistant coaches to acknowledge their contributions.

“The Government has prepared a bonus of Rp6 billion for gold medalists, Rp2,750 million for silver medalists, and Rp1,650 million for bronze medalists. And, athletes who have not obtained a medal will also be granted an appreciation of Rp250 million,” the President stated.

The President underlined that these successes are not instant results, but the fruit of a long process, starting from early talent identification, long-term and sustainable training, and the hard work of coaches, support teams, and various other parties.

“I sincerely hope that these achievements can raise the spirit and optimism of paralympic athletes and motivate them to be even more determined to practice,” he said.

The following is a list of Paris 2024 Paralympic athletes obtaining medals:

• Gold Medalist

1. Hikmat Ramdani/Leani Ratri Oktila in Para Badminton – Mixed doubles (SL3/SU5).

• Silver Medalists

1. Muhammad Bintang Herlangga in Boccia – Men’s singles (BC2);
2. Muhammad Syafa/Felix Ardi Yudha/Gischa Zayana in Boccia – Mixed team (BC1);
3. Saptoyogo Purnomo in ParaAthletics – Men’s 100 meters (T37);
4. Karisma Evi Tiarani in Athletics – Women’s 100 meters (T63);
5. Suryo Nugroho in Parabadminton – Men’s single (SU5);
6. Qonitah Ikhtiar Syakuroh in Badminton – Women’s single (SL3);
7. Leani Ratri Oktila in Badminton – Women’s single (SL4);
8. Khalimatus Sadiyah/Fredy Setiawan in Parabadminton – Mixed doubles (SL3/SU5).

• Bronze Medalists

1. Muhamad Syafa in Boccia – Men’s singles (BC1);
2. Gischa Zayana in Boccia – Women’s singles (BC2);
3. Fredy Setiawan in Badminton – Men’s singles (SL4);
4. Dheva Anrimusthi in Badminton – Men’s singles (SU5); and
5. Subhan/Rina Marlina in Badminton – Mixed doubles (SH6). (FID/DNS) (FI/LW)