Shoulder Injury, Ni Nengah Widiasih Still Determined to Win Third Paralympic Medal

Jakarta, Todaysgist.com – Indonesian weightlifter Ni Nengah Widiasih is targeting her third medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, after previously winning a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympics and a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.

Widiasih, who competes in the 41kg para-weightlifting category, is determined to give her best for Indonesia despite facing the challenge of a shoulder injury that has been bothering her.

“Weightlifting has changed my life significantly,” Widiasih said in an interview quoted from AFP.

However, she is aware that her attempt to win her third medal at the Paralympics this time will be more difficult due to her injury. “Paris will not be easy for me because of this injury, but I will try my best. I will give my best for Indonesia and my family,” she said.

At the 2024 Paris Paralympics, Widiasih will compete alongside two other Indonesian female weightlifters, Siti Mahmudah and Sriyanti, who will also be fighting for medals. Siti will compete in the 79 kg category, while Sriyanti will compete in the +86 kg class.

Indonesian para-weightlifting team coach Eko Supriyanto expressed his pride in the three athletes. “I am very impressed with this trio of women,” he said.

However, Eko also reminded not to expect too much considering the condition of the injury suffered by Widiasih. “We encourage them to at least be able to compete for the bronze medal,” he added.

The weightlifting competition at the Paris Paralympics is scheduled to start on September 4, 2024, while the opening of the world-class disability sporting event will be held on August 28, 2024.