Surprising Recognition Of Rhythmic Gymnastics Athlete Sutjiati Narendra: Papua PON Bonus Of Rp. 600 Million Hasn't Disbursed

Rhythmic gymnastics athlete, Sutjiati Kelanarithma Narendra. (Photo: Instagram @sutji.ritma)

JAKARTA - Rhythmic gymnastics athlete, Sutjiati Kelanaritma Narendra admitted that he had not received a bonus from the Lampung Provincial Government (Pengprov) for his achievements in the Papua National Sports Week. At the PON which will be held in October 2021, Sutjiati won two gold medals and one silver medal.

Thanks to his achievements, the bonus received by the 18-year-old athlete is worth Rp. 600 million. He should have received the money after the national sporting event was over.

However, until now the awaited bonus has not yet been disbursed by the Lampung Provincial Government. This was revealed when Sutjati became a guest of Deddy Corbuzier's podcast.

He said that he had a plan to go independently to the 2021 SEA Games using bonus funds from the Papua PON. When Deddy Corbuzier, whether the bonus from the PON has been disbursed, the athlete born in New York United States replied, "Not yet, not yet liquidated. However, hopefully this month."

Sutjiati said that there was no official statement when the bonus would be disbursed. After waiting for almost six months, the funds have not yet been received.

Some time ago, Sutjiati admitted that she wanted to buy land and invest with the bonus she received. However, the plan had to be delayed due to the undisbursed bonuses.

Apart from failing to invest, Sutjiati must also fail to appear at the 2021 SEA Games Hanoi on May 12-23. The reason is, the government does not include rhythmic gymnastics in the biennial event.

"Actually I just want to bring the name of Indonesia. I want to join the match. Yes, winning does not win the name of the sport. Actually I just want to get experience," he continued.

In fact, at a young age, Sutjiati has made several achievements at the international level. Before stealing the attention at PON Papua, he had already won the International Rumi and Albena event, in Varna, Bulgaria, in March 2018.

In the same year, he also received an achievement at the International Las Vegas Invitational which took place in Las Vegas, United States.