The Story Of Putri Aulia Who Was Disappointed In Winning The ASEAN Para Games Gold In 2022 Because Her Opponent Suddenly Changed Classes

JAKARTA - Indonesian athlete, Putri Aulia, won the gold medal in the number 100 meters T13 in the 2022 ASEAN Para Games athletics sport, Monday, August 1. However, he actually felt disappointed.

He could not understand the change in the schedule of the para-athletic sport. Even the competition has changed. According to the daughter, the 100 meters should be followed by four athletes.

"But it changed to only two athletes, because the other participants suddenly changed classes. Then the committee said that only gold was up for grabs," said Putri, as quoted by Antara.

"In addition, I should also appear first, but there is a change to be later," he continued.

On this occasion, Putri then conveyed her decision to retire. He stated, the ASEAN Para Games this time will be the last performance because I want to focus on family. "I am grateful to be able to finish ahead because this is my last ASEAN Para Games. After this, I will focus on running the program with my family," he said. Putri is a running athlete. Indonesia's mainstay for the women's T13 classification. Previously, she represented Indonesia in the biggest sporting event for athletes with disabilities in the world, namely the Tokyo 2022 Paralympics. At that time, Putri had not been able to contribute medals. The 2022 ASEAN Para Games was her second appearance after previously in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2017. years, I was finally able to appear in the ASEAN Para Games. After the Tokyo Paralympics I was injured. So with this result, I am very grateful," said Putri.