Jakarta Wins 19th Gold From Judo At The National Sports Week Defeating West Java

Jakarta wins 19th gold (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta contingent increased their advantage in the standings of the XX Papua National Sports Week (PON) by winning the 19th gold medal from the judo sport through Qori Amrullah Al Haq's victory in the men's individual number -73 kg, Thursday.

Citing Antara, Qori won "ippon" or got the highest score over West Java judoka, Iksan Apriyadi with one minute 56 seconds remaining in the match which took place at Graha Eme Neme Yauware, Mimika, Papua.

With this result, Iksan had to be content with donating a silver medal for West Java. While the bronze medal was won by Edwin Tio Pratama from North Sumatra and Christian Hadi Soemarsoni from Central Java.

Before qualifying for the final round, Qori had met Christian in the semi-finals which was tougher than the top party against Iksan.

In the semifinal match, Qori also recorded an "ippon" score after successfully dropping Christian in the "golden score" with 04:59 remaining.

With these results, DKI Jakarta temporarily excels at the top of the medal standings with 19 gold, eight silver, and 10 bronze medals with a total of 36 medals.

Hosts Papua followed in second place with 13 gold, four silver, and nine bronze medals. Then in third place was occupied by West Java with nine gold, nine silver, and 16 bronze, as reported by National Sports Week Committee (PB PON) data on its official website.