NOC Condolences For The Departure Of Lisa Raema Rumbewas, Calls Sportsmen Dedicated

Lisa Raema Rumbewas (Special)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Olympic Committee (NOC) mourned the departure of lifter Olympian Indonesia, Lisa Raema Rumbewas on Sunday, January 14. The late winner of the three Olympic medals breathed his last at the Jayapura Regional General Hospital (RSUD), Papua.

Raja Sapta Oktohari as Chairman of NOC Indonesia said that the departure of Lisa Raema Rumbewas was a deep wound to the world of sports in the country. Moreover, according to Okto, his nickname, Lisa is a dedicated sportsman.

"We have lost sports heroes, mentors, and inspiration to many young athletes. Lisa Raema Rumbewas is not only an athlete who makes achievements, but is also a fighter who is dedicated, enthusiastic, and proud for Indonesia," said Raja Sapta Oktogari in a written statement received on Sunday, January 14.

"His departure is a big loss to the world of sports. May the bereaved family be given strength and fortitude in facing this difficult time," he added.

Lisa Rumbewas was born on September 10, 1980 to the couple Luvenus Rumbewas and Ida Aldamina Korwa. She successfully made her debut on the Olympic stage in 2000 in Sydney, at that time the weightlifting women's category was first contested.

On the first occasion of her appearance, Lisa showed proud results by winning a bronze medal in the 49kg class. However, a few days later Izabela Dragneva (Bulgaria), her rival who rose on the second podium was proven positive for doping, as a result, Lisa was entitled to the silver medal.

Lisa is back at the Athens Olympics. He again made Merah Putih proud by bringing home a silver medal in the 53 kg class. The daughter of the pride of Earth of Cendrawasih again represented Indonesia at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Lisa at that time had to settle for fourth.

However, he again got a profit because the 2008 doping sample test conducted in 2016 stated that the result of Natassia Novikava (Belarusia) who received a bronze medal was positive. With this fact, Natassia's bronze medal fell into Lisa's hands.

The ceremonial handover of medals was given by senior International Olympic Committee Rita Subowo and 2015-2019 NOC Chair Erick Thohir.

Until now, Lisa is the only female athlete who has three medals at the Olympics. "What he does is hopefully an inspiration for our young athletes to achieve the highest achievements in the world arena," added Okto.

Behind the brilliant achievements given to the country, Lisa must breathe her last at the age of 44. Lisa's mother, Ida, said the princess died after receiving treatment.

It is known that Lisa Raema Rumbewas' epilepsy had relapsed on January 6. He fell and was unconscious so that his family took him to the Provita Jayapura Hospital.