SEA Games 2023: Zohri Wins Bronze in Men’s 200 Meter Debut

– Runner Lalu Muhammad Zohri had to be content with winning the bronze medal in the 2023 SEA Games in the men’s 200 meters. Zohri finished in third place with a time of 21.02 seconds in the race which was held at Morodok Tecno National Stadium, Phnom Penh, Monday (8/5/2023).

The gold medal was won by Thai sprinter Soraoat Dapbang with a time of 20.52 seconds. Meanwhile, the silver belongs to the Vietnamese athlete Ngoc Nghia Ngan with a record of 20.84 seconds.

Even though he failed to win gold, Zohri is happy because this is his debut in the 200 meters at an international event.

“This is the first time I have competed in the 200 meter race outside Indonesia. I am grateful because I have won a medal,” Zohri said after the competition. Between.

This runner from NTB revealed that he had experienced leg pain so that his performance was not optimal.

“This morning during practice I had a problem with my leg. There was actual pain before I entered the field. My trainer also advised me not to race if that was not possible. But I tried and indeed in the middle of the race I felt it again,” Zohri recounted.

After this, Zohri will immediately rest to restore his condition. He hopes that the problems that have arisen today will not occur in the next races, namely the men’s 4×100 meter relay and his flagship number in the men’s 100 meter number.

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