Jokowi Sends Off Team Indonesia to Paris Olympics
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- 12 Jul 2024
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President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo officially sent off the Indonesian contingent for the 2024 Paris Olympics during a ceremony held in the Merdeka Palace courtyard, Jakarta, on Wednesday, July 10. He expressed his high hopes for a successful performance by the athletes and the potential for winning medals.
President's Encouraging Words
Jokowi encouraged the athletes, saying, “The people are eager to see the Red and White flag raised and hear Indonesia Raya resonate through the Olympic arena, and hope you return home with medals.” He emphasized the importance of competing with enthusiasm and optimism, even against strong international competitors, and acknowledged the rigorous selection process that led to their participation in the prestigious sports event.
Key Messages
- High Expectations: “The world will be watching. The Indonesian people will be focused on you and have high hopes,” Jokowi stated.
- Meticulous Preparation: He stressed the importance of thorough preparation, urging the athletes to focus on their physical and mental well-being. “Be prepared to compete. We are rooting for your success!” he added.
Team Indonesia for the Paris Olympics
Minister of Youth and Sports Dito Ariotedjo announced the participation of 29 athletes in the Paris Olympics. The team consists of 16 male and 13 female athletes competing across 12 sports, including badminton, rock climbing, aquatics, gymnastics, and judo.
List of Indonesian Athletes for the 2024 Paris Olympics:
1. Arif Dwi Pangestu (Archery)
2. Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi (Rock Climbing)
3. Diananda Choirunisa (Archery)
4. Rifda Irfanaluthfi (Artistic Gymnastics)
5. Rahmad Adi Mulyono (Rock Climbing)
6. Fathur Gustafian (Shooting)
7. Rio Waida (Wave Surfing)
8. Eko Yuli Irawan (Weightlifting)
9. Rizki Juniansyah (Weightlifting)
10. Memo (Rowing)
11. Bernard Benyamin van Aert (Cycling)
12. Jonatan Christie (Badminton)
13. Anthony Sinisuka Ginting (Badminton)
14. Gregoria Mariska Tunjung (Badminton)
15. Fajar Alfian (Badminton)
16. Muhammad Rian Ardianto (Badminton)
17. Apriyani Rahayu (Badminton)
18. Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti (Badminton)
19. Rinov Rivaldy (Badminton)
20. Pitha Haningtyas Mentari (Badminton)
21. Nurul Akmal (Weightlifting)
22. Raji'ah Sallsabilah (Rock Climbing)
23. Veddriq Leonardo (Rock Climbing)
24. Maryam March Maharani (Judo)
25. Lalu Muhammad Zohri (Athletics)
26. Rezza Octavia (Archery)
27. Syifa Nur Afifah Kamal (Archery)
28. Joe Aditya W. Kurniawan (Swimming)
29. Azzahra Permatahani (Swimming)
