2024-09-05 21:17:35
Wednesday, September 04, 2024 – 18:39 WIB
Indonesian boccia athletes Gischa Zayana and Muhammad Afrizal Syafa won two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Photo: Kemenpora
jpnn.comPARIS – Indonesian boccia athletes, Gischa Zayana and Muhammad Afrizal Syafa made history by winning two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
This achievement is a major achievement for Indonesia, in the boccia sport. This is the first time Indonesia has won a medal in the Paralympics for the sport.
Gischa Zayana secured the bronze medal after defeating Claire Taggart of Great Britain with a score of 5-2 at the South Paris Arena 1 on Sunday, September 1, 2024.
This success is especially surprising considering that the 2024 Paralympics are Gischa’s first major multi-event tournament as a boccia athlete.
“I’m very happy, very grateful, I didn’t expect to get this bronze medal. This victory was because of Allah SWT’s help,” said Gischa Zayana after the match.
He also mentioned that his mother’s message to keep praying and doing his best was a strong source of motivation for him.
Gischa Zayana’s success was followed by Muhammad Afrizal Syafa, who also won a bronze medal after facing world number one athlete, David Smith.
Despite being 0-3 behind in the first half, Afrizal was able to turn things around and win the match with a score of 5-3.
Indonesian boccia athletes Gischa Zayana and Muhammad Afrizal Syafa won two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
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