Jakarta Collects More Medals from Pool Diving at PON XXI
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Jakarta contingent continues to show brilliant performance at PON XXI Aceh - North Sumatra 2024. In the Pool Diving sport, they managed to add to their medal collection one gold, one silver, and one bronze.
Nothing is impossible
Harvey Hubert Marcello Hutasuhut won a gold medal in the men's 100-meter Bifin event, while Joanita Mutiara Hapsari contributed a silver medal in the women's 100-meter Bifin event, and Muhammad Zidan Arrif Billah won a bronze in the men's 100-meter Surface event.
Jakarta Youth and Sports Agency Head, Andri Yansyah expressed his appreciation for the struggle and dedication of Jakarta athletes, especially in the Pool Diving branch.
Gold to Jakarta, Chandra Proves Promise to His Parents"Nothing is impossible, if it is based on strong determination and spirit, Insya Allah (God willing), there will be a way out." he expressed.
He also gave an example of his struggle, or familiarly called Ello, who remained enthusiastic, despite he was injured during training.
"Even though he had been training and then got injured, he was still enthusiastic. Insya Allah, he got gold. He even had the best time, breaking the Asian record," he explained.
He gave motivation to the Jakarta pool diving athletes who were still going to compete to stay focused, concentrate, and always rely on prayer.
"Stay focused, concentrate, pray to God Almighty, and ask for blessings from your parents. Then don't be arrogant, proud, calm and most importantly never give up whoever our opponent is," he added.
He also expressed his gratitude and high appreciation to all Jakarta athletes for their dedication, struggle, and hard work. According to him, this success is not only a source of pride for Jakarta, but also proof that strong determination can overcome all obstacles.
"This achievement further strengthens Jakarta's position in the medal standings for PON XXI 2024. With a fighting spirit that continues to burn, Jakarta is expected to continue to add medals and achieve its target as the overall champion," he uttered.
