JAKARTA - Lifter Windy Cantika Aisah successfully contributed the first medal for Indonesia at the Tokyo Olympics after winning bronze in the 49 kg number, at the Tokyo International Forum, Saturday, July 24.
After the match, General Chairman of the Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI) Central Indonesian Armed Forces (Ret.) Marciano Norman congratulated and expressed his pride for Windy Cantika's achievements.
"As the General Chair of the Central KONI, I congratulate Windy Cantika Aisah, the coach, and PB PABSI, led by Mr. Rosan Roeslani, who also carries out the mandate as Chef de Mission," Marciano said, quoted from the official KONI Central website, Sunday.
"Thank you for the hard work and sports coaching that has been done so far for Indonesia," the statement continued.
Marciano then hoped that this first medal would have a domino effect on other athletes.
"Windy's inaugural Indonesian medal is proof to all patriots of sports in Indonesia and who competed at the Tokyo Olympics in particular that we are capable of achieving. Hopefully the hard work and confidence of sports patriots can achieve the best results for the nation and state," he added.
Windy Cantika managed to climb the podium after collecting points with a total force of 194 kg. Windy had experienced problems in her first snatch, weighing 84 kg. Luckily, he immediately managed to secure the force on his second chance.
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