Assistant Coach For The 2023 SEA Games Esports National Team: I Don't Like Esports To Be Lowered

Assistant Head of Esports Coach for the 2023 Cambodia SEA Games, Richard Permana. (PBESI Youtube)

JAKARTA - The pressure during the preparation of the Cambodia 2023 SEA Games was not only felt by candidates and athletes, but also by the coaches.

This was conveyed directly by the Assistant Head of the Esports Coach for the 2023 Cambodia SEA Games, Richard Permana in his latest interview with the Indonesian Esports Executive Board (PBESI).

"If now the pressure is, how can we continue to produce athletes who can bring Indonesia's good name in the world of esports through their medals at the multievent event, which is currently only available at the ASIAN Games and SEA Games," said Richard.

Moreover, esports is still the newest sport of achievement in Indonesia. That's the challenge, how can we continue to consistently bring Indonesia's medal. Moreover, this is a new sport, from what was initially only seen as a hobby, now it is an outstanding sport," he continued.

Richard also admitted that he really didn't like it when Indonesian esports were humiliated by others. Instead, he felt challenged to prove that Indonesian esports could continue to excel in other prestigious events.

"I really don't like it when someone underestimates the esports in Indonesia, for example in my past. "Oh, Indonesia can't be a champion abroad", it's not said by outsiders, but instead with our own colleagues. I was even challenged there, "he said.

Finally, Richard also left a message for all the athletes who are currently participating in the national selection for the 2023 Cambodian SEA Games, to continue learning and never feel satisfied with what they have now.

"You have to do this wholeheartedly, while you still have that opportunity. Moreover, there is a call for the national team for selection, you are called to become elite athletes. It's a matter of pride, you have the opportunity to become heroes, don't waste it," he concluded.