World University Games: Waiting For 12 Years For The Indonesian Wushu Team Ends Through Extraordinary Achievements

The Indonesian wushu team achieved extraordinary results at The FISU World University Games 2021 Chengdu.

JAKARTA - The good score was made by Indonesian wushu athletes at The FISU World University Games 2021 Chengdu. The Indonesian wushu team successfully won four gold and three silver medals.

The wushu sport is the only medal contributor for the Indonesian contingent.

This gold medal was presented by the women's taolu athlete Nandhira Mauriskha (two medals), Tharisa Dea Florentina (one medal), Laksmana Pandu (one medal).

Meanwhile, senior taolu athlete Edgar contributed two silver medals and Bintang Reindra Nada Guitara won one silver medal.

The extraordinary achievement at The Fisu World University Games 2021 Chengdu is fairly special. The reason is, wushu Indonesia has not won a gold medal for 12 years.

"Hopefully this achievement can be maintained until the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games," said Wushu Indonesia National Team Manager, Iwan Kwok, in a written statement received on Thursday, August 3.

Tharisa herself admitted that she was very happy to be able to donate a gold medal for Indonesia. He admitted that he would return to his concentration in undergoing training programs to face stiff competition at the 2023 Asian Games Hangzhou later.

"I will try to defend the gold medal to be donated again to the Red and White Contingent," he said.

The same thing was conveyed by Pandu. He will focus on training again to look at the 2023 Asian Games Hangzhou.

"I am happy and proud to be able to present a gold medal for the Indonesian contingent at this Universion. After this, I will again focus on undergoing the training program to win medals at the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games," said Pandu.

Meanwhile, the General Chairperson of PB WI, Airlangga Hartarto, expressed his appreciation for the success of his athletes in donating four gold and three silver medals at The FISU World Unuversity Games 2021 Chengdu.

He said this was the largest gold medal in the history of Indonesia's participation. However, he asked the athletes not to be protracted in the euphoria with the success they achieved.

"I ask not to drag on with the euphoria of success at The FISU World University Games. Heavy tasks are still waiting at the 2023 Asian Games Hangzhou. Focus on returning to training and continue to improve achievements so that they can again give the best for the Indonesian contingent when appearing at the 2023 Asian Games Hangzhou later," said Airlangga Hartarto.