Rashif Amilla Wins First Gold For Indonesia At SEA Games 2023
Rashif Amila Yaqin contributed the first gold medal for the Indonesian contingent at the XXXII/2023 SEA Games in Cambodia after finishing leading the men's individual aquatlon competition at Kep Town Beach, Kep, Cambodia.
He finished leading, beating 17 other participants who took part in this race. Ami, Rashif Amila Yaqin's nickname, is in front of Filipino athlete Andrew Kim Abay Remilno and Singapore athlete Bry Sheng Cher Chong.
Until this news was revealed, the organizers had not officially issued details from the athletes' time defects. What is clear is that Ami has been confirmed to be the first athlete to give gold to the Red and White.
The athlete from West Java was targeted for gold from the start.
The manager of the Indonesian Triatlon National Team, Dika Chrisna Irzandi, said that Ami is a potential young athlete. Not only aquatlon, he is also relied on to achieve the best results in the men's triathlon number.
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In the men's aquatlon number, another Indonesian representative, Aryandra Fauzi Maulidin, finished seventh.
In addition to gold, the Indonesian team also won bronze from the women's individual aquatlon number through Dea Salsabila Putri.
Overall, the Indonesian Triathlon Federation (FTI) fielded 10 athletes with five sons and daughters each. Apart from Ami, there were also Zahra in Aprillia Putri Jauhari Johan, Binta Erlen Salsabela, Dea Salsabila Putri, Renata Berliana Aditya, Aryandra Fauzi Mauludin, Aloysius Reckyardo Mardian, Maharani Azhri Wahyuningtyas, and Sedilta Pilon Nubationist.