Two Gold Winners Of The 2024 Paris Olympics Attend The Indonesian Independence Day Ceremony At IKN

JAKARTA - The gold medalists at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Veddriq Leonardo (rocket climbing) and Rizki Juniansyah (weightlifting), were present at the Commemoration Ceremony of the Proclamation Seconds at the Archipelago Capital State Palace Ceremony (IKN) on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

They were accompanied by the General Chair of the Indonesian Rock Climbing Federation (FPTI) Yenny Wahid, the 2024 Paris Olympics CdM Anindya Bakrie, and the President of the Indonesian NOC Raja Sapta Oktohari.

Veddriq and Rizki along with Anindya and Raja Sapta wore the Indonesian Contingent uniform worn at the 2024 Olympics.

Both took positions in the Honorary Mimbar area with top state officials, diplomats, and other important guests.

Veddriq Leonardo won a gold medal in the men's speed rock climbing branch. Meanwhile, Rizky Juniansyah won a gold medal in the men's 73 kg weightlifting class.

Previously, President Joko Widodo had given bonuses to the athletes who won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The symbolic bonus handover was held at the Merdeka Palace courtyard, Jakarta, on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Veddriq Leonardo and Rizki Juniansyah both received a bonus of IDR 6 billion.

Meanwhile, Indonesia also brought home a bronze medal from badminton player Gregoria Mariska Tunjung. He was rewarded with a bonus of IDR 1.65 billion.

Despite the medalists, President Jokowi also said that athletes who do not win medals at the 2024 Olympics will still receive an appreciation of IDR 275 million.