Rewarded With A Bonus Of IDR 1 Billion, Governor Syamsuar Hopes Gold Leani Ratri Fuels The Spirit Of Riau Athletes At PON Papua

Indonesian women's badminton players Leani Ratri Oktila (left) and Khalimatus Sadiyah Sukohandoko (right) (Photo: Antara)

RIAU - The winner of two gold medals and one silver at the Tokyo Paralympics, Leani Ratri Oktila returned to her hometown in Riau Province, today. Leani was greeted by Riau Governor Syamsuar by giving a bonus of Rp. 1 billion.

"We conveyed to Leani as the Regional Head that on this occasion I will give a bonus, amounting to Rp. 1 billion, maybe compared to what was received from the President," Syamsuar said when welcoming Leani at the residence of the Governor of Riau in Pekanbaru, as reported by Antara.

In Riau there are no athletes who have won medals at the Olympics. Therefore, Leani is the pride of Riau and is expected to inspire the athletes of the National Paralympic Committee as well as those who will fight at the XX National Sports Week (PON) in Papua.

"We welcome Leani's presence together. Hopefully, many athletes from Riau will achieve world-class achievements. Thank you for Leani's efforts in trying to make Riau's good name," said Syamsuar.

Meanwhile, Leani upon her arrival was greeted from the Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport in Pekanbaru. After that he was paraded by car to the residence of the Governor of Riau on Jalan Diponegoro.

"For other athletes, it is time for us to be confident and confident at national and international levels. Now that the government has equated us with non-para athletes, that is the only big motivation for us because there is no difference between us and non-para athletes," " he said.

"Hopefully the appreciation given by the President, Governor and other governments can make athletes jealous of my achievements and want to be me. That's what I hope for, thank you to all those who played a role in my career," he added when giving a speech in front of the NPC athletes. Riau.

Next, Leani will go to her place of origin in Kampar Regency. In the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, Leani won two gold medals in women's doubles badminton with Khalimatus Sadiyah) and mixed doubles with Hary Susanto. Meanwhile, Leani won one silver medal from the women's singles number.