Bandung, West Java (Antaranews Kalimantan) - South Kalimantan contingent earn a third gold medal in ​​wrestling donated by Nastrusnicu Roxana Andrea at the National Games (PON) XIX 2016 in West Java.
Naturalized athletes who have Indonesian names Syufia Rahma won champion in the 75 Kg class by defeating West Java athlete Nirmala in GOR Saparua, Bandung, Tuesday.
"I am very happy to donate the gold. This is my first achievement at the national level," said Romanian-born woman at the end of the game.
The head coach of South Kalimantan wrestling Sumanto revealed Roxana absolute win against her opponent, from the preliminary to the final moment.
According to him, Roxana is targeted to contribute a gold medal, and she could proved it well.
"So we got the target of six medals stayed half again. We believe we can achieve it with the remaining athletes," he said.
Actually, said Sumanto, the fourth gold medal could be obtained by signing the final M Fuad who played in the 65 Kg freestyle class. But unfortunately, his steps dropped by Banten wrestler Hakiki and Fuad had to satisfied for the silver medal.
Until now, South Kalimantan has collected as many as 27 medals, eight gold medals, seven silvers and 12 bronzes.
In PON XIX in West Java, South Kalimantan sends as many as 226 athletes in 36 sports with a target to win 18 gold medals.
Roxana Contributed Third Gold
Rabu, 28 September 2016 11:26 WIB
I am very happy to donate the gold. This is my first achievement at the national level,