Central Java Achievement Athlete Who Aspires To Become ASN Gets Green Light From Ganjar

Photo via Central Java Provincial Government

JAKARTA - Tarisah Dyah Florentina feels happy and calm, a Wushu athlete from Bawen District, Central Java (Central Java). Her gold Raisan at the 2023 Sea Games allowed her to meet the Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo.

Not just meeting to receive the symbolic bonus of athletes from KONI Central Java. The future of Tarisah, who has aspirations to become a servant of the state, will certainly be realized.

The moment occurred during the Halal Bi Halal event with Central Java sports personnel at the KONI Central Java office, Jatidiri Stadium, Semarang City on Wednesday, May 17. In front of Ganjar, Tarisah expressed her dream of becoming a civil servant after graduating from college.

"From Doplang, sir. Studying at Unnes (Semarang). A year away from graduating. His dream is to become a civil servant," said Tarisah to Ganjar.

Hearing this, Ganjar immediately gave a thumbs up and encouraged the Central Java KONI to help Tarisah achieve her goals. Of course this is encouraging for Tarisah.

"Yes, calm (the future is considered). A message from Mr. Ganjar must pass immediately so that he can get to work quickly. Pak Ganjar also pays attention to our future which will also be appreciated," said Tarisah.

Tarisah said that so far attention has always been given by the Central Java Provincial Government and Central Java KONI regarding the sustainability of the athletes' future. In the wushu branch, said Tarisah, it is facilitated properly.

"The Central Java Provincial Government always pays attention to athletes from pocket money as well, and the tools for training are also fully supported," said Tarisah.

Ganjar Pranowo said he was proud of the achievements of the Central Java athletes who competed in the Sea Games 2023. The Central Java KONI report, out of a total of 44 athletes from Central Java who competed, 41 of them managed to bring home medals.

"Almost everyone gets a medal, they are proud. So we are happy that friends from KONI gave their appreciation to them. Maybe the number is not too much but that is a sign of love given," said Ganjar.

Ganjar also encouraged the bonuses to be disbursed as soon as possible to medal-winning athletes.

"They are the holders of the Sea Games medal and then we have to give recommendations to this civil servant. I will forward it to the Ministry of Administrative and I ask KONI's technical friends to help," said Ganjar.

Ganjar continued, including for athletes who are currently still studying. Welfare can be given by seeking scholarships.

"These are the concerns that I think are important so that in the future these children will practice, he has achievements. That if I can fly the red and white flag with the medals around my neck, it will have consequences for other ideals as a hope for life in the future that I will get. In my opinion, the Fair and the state can give special actions or affirmations to our great athletes," said Ganjar.

For information, 44 Central Java athletes from 19 sports strengthened the Indonesian contingent at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia.

The final standings of the 2023 Sea Games in Cambodia show that Indonesia is in the top three in Southeast Asia's biggest sporting event. Indonesia won 87 gold, much more than the government's target, 60-69 gold.

With that, the total medals won by the Republic of Indonesia became a total of 87 gold, 80 silver, and 109 bronze. Vietnam won the first position with 136 gold, 105 silver, and 114 bronze while Thailand's second position with 108 gold, 96 silver, and 108 bronze.