Before Winning Gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Rizki Juniansyah Admits He Had Received an Offer to Become a Motocross Racer

Meanwhile, Rizki Juniansyah was only able to return to enjoying his hobby after winning a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Indonesian representative managed to record a total lift of 354 kg with a breakdown of 155 kg. snatch and 199 kg clean and jerkwhich also broke the Olympic record for weightlifting. clean and jerk.

“(Motorcycle riding) is my number one hobby. When I wake up, this hobby can refresh my eyes because I see my collection of motorbikes. When I come home from training, I also feel happy to see motorbikes at home. Moreover, I often play motocross“This is to get rid of boredom,” explained Rizki to the media crew.

“Although actually motocross and this weightlifting is very contradictory, if there is a small injury (due to the hobby), it can be dangerous. That’s why before the Olympics I stopped first. Thank God yesterday I (returned to the hobby), tried a trail bike, a new bike.”

“I also wash my motorbike myself, if there is a little dust I wipe it. In fact, my motorbike is now in the house, not in the garage anymore. This is my own spirit and motivation. Because this motorbike is the result of my hard work,” he said.