Margono's Story Proves Himself At The ASEAN Para Games With A Score Of 2 Gold Medals: This Is For Beloved Wife's Children

Indonesian weight lifter Margono presented two gold medals for Indonesia at the 2023 ASEAN Para Games. (Photo via Antara)

JAKARTA - The unexpected achievement was achieved by Indonesian weightlifters, Margono, at the 2023 ASEAN Para Games. He far exceeded the expectations of many people.

Margono, who first participated in the ASEAN Para Games, immediately presented two gold medals. In fact, he is only targeted to present a silver medal.

The two gold medals also came from the 65 kilogram class and the men's 65 kilograms total number. Margono won the best score with 161 points, and a total of 467 points to ensure the gold medal at the Cambodian 2023 ASEAN Para Games at Phnom Penh, Monday, June 5.

"Alhamdulillah, I am very grateful to be able to win two gold medals," said Margono, as quoted from Antara.

Margono revealed that he was undergoing preparations to participate in the first ASEAN Para Games in just two months. However, that didn't prevent him from giving his best.

"The preparation is to participate in the NPC Indonesia National Training Center in Solo only, because the national training is independent, so they participated in the national training program in Solo for two months. Initially the target was silver, but thank God they were able to prove it with two gold," said the man who was born in 1983.

Margono had previously entered the National Training Center for the 2018 Asian Para Games in Jakarta-Palembang, but had not yet won gold. He also participated in the national training for the preparation of the Philippines ASEAN Para Games, but was canceled due to the pandemic.

The proud results, according to Margono, cannot be separated from the support of the coaches, colleagues and their families. "This is also the result of the support of the coaches, parents all support," he said.

"I dedicate this gold medal to my beloved wife and children who always pray at home, for the parents and nation of Indonesia," concluded Margono.