Indonesia, a country with a significant population of 275 million people, is aiming for success at the Paris 2024 Olympics in a sport other than badminton. Despite having a history of only 8 gold medals, all in badminton, Indonesia is now making a name for itself in the world of speed climbing.
Climbing was included in the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games for the first time, and at Paris 2024, speed climbing will be a separate event. Indonesian speed climber Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi is leading the charge for her country, hoping to bring home a gold medal. With her success at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games and the 2023 world championships in Switzerland, Desak is determined to make her Olympic dream a reality.
Desak’s coach, Hendra Basir, highlighted the advantages of Indonesian climbers, pointing out their small stature that gives them speed and agility. The team’s dedication and focus on their strengths have been key to their success in speed climbing. Desak’s teammate, Rahmad Adi Mulyono, is also eyeing success in Paris and is working hard to improve his skills and reduce his climbing time.
The road to the Olympics has not been easy for Indonesian climbers. With the underdevelopment of speed climbing and other climbing disciplines in the country, athletes face significant challenges. However, their hard work and determination have paid off, as they now have the opportunity to compete on the world stage.
As Indonesia prepares for the Paris 2024 Olympics, there is hope for a new chapter in the country’s sporting history. The Indonesian National Olympic Committee chairman, Raja Sapta Oktohari, is optimistic about the prospects of their athletes and believes that they can achieve success and make history at the upcoming Games. The competition will be tough, with world records being broken, but Indonesian climbers are ready to face the challenge head-on.
With athletes like Desak and Rahmad leading the way, Indonesia is poised to show the world its potential in speed climbing at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The journey has been long and challenging, but the dedication and hard work of these climbers have brought them to the brink of Olympic success. As they continue to train and improve, all eyes will be on Indonesia as they aim to make their mark in the world of speed climbing.