President Prabowo's Moment Counts Martina Ayu's Gold Medal, Wins 5 Gold Medals and 2 Silver Medals

JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto immediately counted the number of medals won by Indonesian triathlon athlete Martina Ayu Pratiwi. The moment occurred during the handover of bonuses for medal-winning athletes at the 33rd SEA Games, which was held at the State Palace, Thursday, January 8.

Martina Ayu, who became the first athlete to receive the bonus, appeared with five gold medals and two silver medals that were hung around her neck. The medals were won from the triathlon, duathlon, and aquathlon branches. The series of achievements seemed to impress President Prabowo.

President Prabowo enthusiastically counted Martina Ayu's medals in front of the guests, accompanied by the Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir.

The spontaneous action immediately drew applause from all the audience. In his speech, President Prabowo gave the highest appreciation to the athletes for fighting for the noble name of the nation.