Tarisah Dyah Florentina, a Wushu athlete from Blora, Central Java, felt happy and calm. The gold medal at the 2023 Sea Games, brought him to meet with the Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo.
Not only meeting to receive athlete bonuses from KONI Central Java, Tarisah's dream of aspired as a civil servant will also be made to be realized.
The moment occurred at a halal bihalal event with Central Java sports people, at the Central Java KONI office, Jatidiri Stadium complex, Wednesday, May 17. In front of Ganjar, Tarisah expressed her dream of becoming a civil servant after graduating from college.
"From Doplang, sir. Studying at Unnes. A year away from graduating. His dream is to become a civil servant," he said.
Hearing this, Ganjar Pranowo immediately gave a thumbs up and encouraged the Central Java KONI to help Tarisah realize her hopes. Of course this is encouraging for Tarisah.
"Yes, calm (the future is considered). A message from Mr. Ganjar must pass immediately, so that he can work quickly. Pak Ganjar also pays attention to our future which will also be appreciated," he said.
So far, he said, the Provincial Government and the Central Java KONI have always provided support and attention to the sustainability of athletes. Including in the wushu sport, said Tarisah, it is also well facilitated.
"The Central Java Provincial Government always pays attention to athletes, from pocket money too, then tools for training too, fully supported," he said.
For information, 44 Central Java athletes from 19 sports, strengthened the Indonesian contingent at the 2023 Cambodian SEA Games. The final standings of the 2023 Sea Games Cambodia showed that Indonesia was in the top three in the biggest sporting event in Southeast Asia. Indonesia won 87 gold, much higher than the government's target, as much as 60 to 69 gold.
The total medals won by the Republic of Indonesia were gold medals 87, silver medals 80, and bronze medals 109. Vietnam won the first position with a gold medal of 136, a silver medal of 105, and a bronze medal of 114. While the second position was Thailand with a gold medal of 108, a silver medal of 96, and a bronze medal of 108.
Meanwhile, Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo said he was proud of the achievements of Central Java athletes who competed in the 2023 Sea Games. The Central Java KONI report, out of a total of 44 athletes from Central Java who competed, 41 managed to bring home medals.
"Almost everyone gets medals, proud. So, we are happy that friends from KONI gave their appreciation, maybe the number is not too much but that is a sign of love given," he said.
Ganjar also encouraged athletes' bonuses to be given immediately after the symbolic handover. Furthermore, Ganjar reminded KONI to ensure the future of the athletes.
"They are Sea Games medal holders and then want to become civil servants, we have to give recommendations. I will continue to the Ministry of Administrative Affairs, and I ask KONI's friends for technical assistance," he said.
This includes athletes who are currently still studying. Welfare can be given by seeking scholarships.
"These are the concerns that I think are important so that in the future these children will practice, he has achievements. That if I can fly the red and white flag with medals around my neck it will have consequences for other ideals as a hope for the future that I will get, fair and the state in my opinion can give special actions or affirmations to our great athletes," said Ganjar Pranowo.
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