The Indonesian Contingent Performs Strongly At The Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Indonesian contingent at the opening of the 2020 Olympics (Photo: Special)

JAKARTA - The Indonesian contingent looked dashing at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium, Friday, July 23 evening. The Red and White Troops, which have full support from Wall's and Li-Ning, are ready to appear in the most prestigious multi-sports event in the world this time.

In a statement received by VOI, Saturday, July 24, Indonesian surfing athlete Rio Waida opened the way for last night's parade. This 21-year-old youth of Indonesian-Japanese blood wore Balinese traditional clothes, Payas Madya accompanied by Chef de Mission of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Rosan P Roeslani who appeared in Betawi traditional clothes and lifter Nurul Akmal.

Followed by swimmers Aflah Fadlan Prawira and Azzahra Permatahani and five coaches Dirdja Wihardja (weightlifting), Rionny Mainaky (badminton), Permadi Sandra Wibowo (archery), Donny Budiarto Utomo (swimming), and Tipi Jabrik Noventin (surfing). Athletes and coaches appeared in sporty suits with shades of Red and White designed by The Diplomat Taylor.

"The Indonesian contingent only attended 10 personnel, but our spirit represents all representatives of the Red and White, even the Indonesian people who are watching the Tokyo Olympics from their respective homes," said Rosan.

“The journey of the Indonesian contingent in the 32nd edition of the Olympics has officially started. Hopefully our athletes can show their best performance so that they can meet the ranking increase target given by the government."

The opening of the Tokyo Olympics begins at 20.00 local time by displaying trades and Japanese culture, from Manga to Mount Fuji, and wrapped in artistic and cultural performances.

The parade was accompanied by video game-themed music and manga placards with special designs when the parade was announced from the countries participating in the Olympics this time. For information, 206 contingents from around the world participated in the opening of the Olympics this time, including the Refugee Olympic Team.