Heartbreaking, Heroic Story Of Disabled Athlete Rexus Ohee Passes Away For Medal To Indonesia At The 2022 ASEAN Para Games

JAKARTA - The implementation of the ASEAN Para Games XI 2022 has long ended. Indonesian athletes have succeeded in making the name of the nation proud by becoming the overall champion.

However, there is a heroic story that has not been revealed. The Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Zainudin Amali told this when giving bonuses to the 2022 ASEAN Para Games athletes at the State Palace, Monday, November 28.

The Menpora said that one of the athletes died after donating medals to the Indonesian contingent. He is Rexus Ohee, a Boccia sports athlete from Papua.

The Menpora said that Rexus was actually in a sick condition when he competed in the 2022 ASEAN Para Games. In fact, he had been asked to go to the hospital.

However, the late Rexus refused because he wanted to present a medal for Indonesia.

"After he got the medal, he wanted to go to the hospital, but it was too late because his illness was too chronic. Finally Rexus Ohee, the Indonesian contingent athlete from Papua died, but after he got the medal for the Indonesian contingent," said the Menpora, as reported by the official website of the Ministry.

The heroic story of the late Rexus is a consideration for the government to provide equal awards to athletes with disabilities. Rexus' struggle is also expected to be a motivation for other Indonesian athletes in fighting for the Red and White flag.

"The story of Rexus Ohee is a heroic story that needs to be an example for all parties, regarding the struggle of a child of the nation for the Red and White and Greater Indonesia," concluded the Menpora.

As is known, the government provides a bonus of IDR 309 billion for Indonesian athletes competing in the 2022 ASEAN Para Games. The single gold winner gets an appreciation of IDR 500 million.

Meanwhile, the silver medalist in singles will receive IDR 300 million. Meanwhile, individual bronze will receive IDR 150 million.

President Jokowi handed over a symbolic appreciation bonus to representatives of medal-winning athletes, namely:

1. Single gold (IDR 500 million) to Wilma Margaretha Sinaga, blind chess;

2. Double gold (IDR 400 million) for Subhan, para-badminton sports;

3. Team gold (IDR 350 million) for Sudartatik, sitting volleyball;

4. Single silver (IDR 300 million) for Ndaru Patma, wheelchair tennis;

5. Double silver (IDR 240 million) to Wening Purbawati, sports boccia;

6. Team silver (IDR 210 million) for Yahya Muhaimi, CP football sports;

7. Single bronze (IDR 150 million) for Kholidin, para-archery sports;

8. Double bronze (IDR 120 million) for Osrita Muslim, para-table tennis;

9. Bronze team (IDR 105 million) for Danu Kuswantoro, wheelchair basketball.