Observation Of Matang To Capital Raviandi To The 2023 Asian Qualifier Final

Indonesian rock climbing athlete Raviandi Ramadhan. (Photo: Doc. ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Indonesian rock climbing athlete Raviandi Ramadhan said that a more mature observation in the semifinals was his main capital to secure a place in the final round of the combined (lead and boulder) men's IFSC Asian Qualifier 2023 sector.

Raviandi finished at the end of the last eight for the men's category combine with 79.6 points, in the match which was held at Lot 11 Gelora Bung Karno Jakarta, Friday, November 10 night.

"In my own boulder, there was quite an increase in points from the previous round because I already knew what mistakes I could correct, although not too much but it was enough to help add points to the boulder, and on several paths almost (achieved) the top," Raviandi said as quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, November 11.

"But the finish was not neat and there were little doubt. After all, this is my capital for the final round," he added.

While in the lead number which is his mainstay, Raviandi thinks he has played quite neatly despite some physical difficulties and challenging movements.

"Hopefully in the final round I hope my loan is more efficient, even better for observing the route, it will really help me to compete in the final round later," he said.

Although he was happy to enter the final round, Raviandi also felt quite disappointed that the move from his twin brother, Ravianto Ramadhan, had to be stopped in the semifinals of the Asian zone qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics ticket.

"I'm happy, but maybe if it goes into the final with my twin, it will be even more special for us personally. But this is a competition, there is a win, there is a loss, there is something to be accepted with all the results, so I will still do my best," said Raviandi.

The journey in today's finals will also not be easy considering that all the climates that entered the top eight were superior and Raviandi also suffered an injury to his left hand.

"But if it's on the line, I don't think it's an injury or not, because it's already an athlete risk, so it can't be an excuse if we get injured and then lose. We stay all out," said Raviandi.

"In addition, I competed at home, I was supported by many friends and family, and that really helped me to move forward," he said.