In the final match held in Perth, Australia, Friday (6/6), the Indonesian championship collection was opened by Rina Marlina’s victory over Giuliana Poveda Flores (Peru) 21-11 21-14 in SH6 women’s singles. The second gold medal was presented by Fredy Setiawan in men’s singles SL4 after defeating Sukant Kadam (India) 21-12 21-8.
SH6 in mixed doubles, Subhan/Rina Marlina became champions after beating the Hong Kong pair, Chu Man Kai/Choi Wing Kei 21-17 21-16, then Dheva Anrimusthi who became champion in men’s singles SU5 after beating Muhammad Fareez Anuar 21-15 21 -12.
Two more championship titles were won by Syakuroh Qonitah Ikhtiar in women’s singles SL3 after beating Halime Yildiz (Turkey) 17-21, 21-15 and 21-12. Leani Ratri Oktila/Khalimatus Sadiyah’s women’s doubles victory over Manasi Joshi//Thulasimathi Murugesan (India) 22-24 21-19 21-17 also clinched six Indonesia Para-badminton championship titles.
Rina became a player who successfully won two championship crowns. This double title further improved Rina’s mentality to participate in the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Para Games.
“Alhamdulillah, I am happy with the results of this match, because I was able to win in two numbers. I didn’t expect to be able to record this feat. “I am more and more confident and excited to face the upcoming 2023 Asian Paralympic Games,” said Rina.
“My goal for Hangzhou is to hopefully be able to defend my two gold medals to make Indonesia proud,” added Rina.
Meanwhile, Fredy Setiawan does not want to be lulled by victory at Kangaroo Country. “I’m quite happy with the results in Australia because I can become champion. “In the future, I will have to train harder to face the competition in the next tournament,” said Fredy Setiawan.
The victory in Australia is good capital for Fredy before his participation in the Hangzhou Para Asian Games in 2023. “If I look at this result, I have to evaluate because I still often make my own mistakes during matches,” Fredy added.
Syakuroh Qonitah Ikhtiar also continues to finalize his preparation before appearing in Hangzhou even though he managed to win in Australia. “I am ready to participate in the Asian Para Games, I just need to increase my self-confidence so that I can enjoy the match more,” said Qonitah, nicknamed Syakuroh Qonitah Ikhtiar.
“The success of winning six gold medals with nine athletes is a goal achieved. “We hope this achievement can be maintained in the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Para Games,” said Indonesian Para badminton coach Jarot Hernowo.
In addition to winning six gold medals, Indonesian para badminton also won two silver medals from Leani Ratri Oktila (WS SL4), Fredy Setiawan/Khalimatus Sadiyah (XD SL3-SU5), as well as two bronzes from Suryo Nugroho (MS SU5) and Subhan. (MS SH6).
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