Luhut Appreciates Athletics Pelatnas Mimika To Win Medals In Singapore J

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JAKARTA - Chairman of the Executive Board of the All-Indonesian Athletics Association (PB PASI) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan appreciated the achievements achieved by Athletic Training athletes Decentralized Mimika in the 84th Singapore Open Track & Field Championships.

In the championship which took place at the Singapore Sports Hub on April 18-19 2024, the Indonesian team managed to bring home a total of four medals consisting of two gold, one silver, and one bronze.

Luhut, through a statement received in Jakarta, said on Sunday that this achievement was proof of the high hard work, dedication, and commitment of the entire team. Moreover, this event was their first experience appearing in an international level competition.

"We are proud of what our athletes in Singapore have achieved. This success is a motivation and inspiration for our young athletes to continue to develop and excel in the international arena," said Luhut.

On the first day, Mergina Badminton won a gold medal in a 400-meter race with a time of 56.30 seconds. Meanwhile, Eventinus Gebze won bronze at the throwing number lembing with a throw of 61.76 meters.

Then, Mandala Putra Rumakewi almost won a medal in the 400-meter running number, but he was in fourth position with a record time of 49.82 seconds. In addition, Silfanus Ndiken in the throwing number also had to settle for fifth position with a throw of 60.47 meters.

Meanwhile, sprinter Paustinus Obed Basic Basics completed the 100-meter race with 11.31 seconds and took 15th place.

On the second day, Mergina Badminton again added Indonesia's medal after getting silver in the 200-meter running number with a time of 25.35 seconds.

The second Indonesian gold came from Vinsensia Awuwet Amjaram from the long jump with a jump of 5.75 meters. Meanwhile, Eventinus Gebze, who again competed in the disc throwing number, was fourth with a throw of 44.75 meters.

Furthermore, Luhut, who is also the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Menko Marves), said athletic development took a long time. With consistent efforts such as the Papua Decentralized National Training Center, it is believed that outstanding athletes will emerge at the international level.

"This success not only proves the quality of training and support from PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI), but also shows the great potential of Indonesian athletes in competing at the international level. This achievement further proves that this form of cooperation such as PB PASI and PTFI deserves to be applied in other provinces," said Luhut.

Meanwhile, the Mimika Decentralization Athletics Pelatnas program is a collaboration between PB PASI and PTFI which aims to improve the performance of Indonesian athletics and provide opportunities for regional athletes to hone their talents.