JABAR EKSPRES – Indonesia’s National Paralympic Comittee (NPC) contingent was flown to Cambodia with two chartered aircraft through Adi Sumarmo Airport in Boyolali, Wednesday, to take part in the 2023 ASEAN Para Games (APG) disability sports party.
The Indonesian NPC contingent was led directly by the Chef de Mission (CDM) of the Indonesian NPC Contingent Adi Herman by bringing 500 people consisting of athletes, coaches, and officials.
Deputy Secretary General of NPC Indonesia, Rima Ferdianto said the departure of the NPC Indonesia contingent was divided into two fleets. The first group departed at 02.30 WIB and the second at 03.30 WIB.
According to Rima, before the departure, a joint prayer was held at the place of stay of each sport before heading to the airport.
“We ask for the blessings of the Indonesian people so that the contingent will arrive safely and get achievements according to the target,” he said.
Meanwhile, NPC Indonesia Contingent CDM Andi Herman ensures that all athletes are physically and mentally ready to leave and compete in Cambodia.
His party is very ready, both from the physical and mental aspects. There is a support team that always accompanies, starting from psychologists, masseurs, doctors and other supporting personnel in order to maintain the condition of athletes so that they are ready to compete.
The Indonesian NPC contingent wants to make history by appearing as the overall champion for three consecutive times at the 2023 APG disability sports party in Cambodia.
Indonesia wants to make history by becoming the overall champion of APG three times in a row. This will be a historical record that is difficult to match by other countries.
The Indonesian NPC contingent that will play in 12 sports at APG Cambodia 2023 is quite optimal and all athletes and coaches are optimistic that they can achieve the target of winning 123 gold medals.
