Indonesia should be proud of Ni Nengah Widiasih figure. Thanks to the athlete from Karangasem Bali, Indonesia reverberated in the arena of World Championship Powerlifting European Open Championship Berck Sur-Mer France 2018.
Widia, once he was called, managed to snatch a gold medal in the championships held from 25 to 29 May. In the event that followed more or less 40 countries, Widia down in 45 kilogram class.
"Glad really, really grateful," said Widia welcomed his victory
Achievement boast of Indonesia's mainstay athlete was immediately appreciated by Menpora, Imam Nahrawi. Through his Instagram account, the pride was pronounced by the minister. He hopes Widia will continue to shine until the Asian Para Games event to be held in Indonesia next October
Meanwhile, Widia claimed to have long been preparing himself for this championship in France. His determination is strong to bring Indonesia to the top of the championship.
"It must be hard training during preparation, it's been long since it was already in Pelatnas," said Widia who always wore a wheelchair because both legs were paralyzed
Ni Nengah Widiasih (Photo: Instagram @nahrawi_imam)
Despite achieving the highest achievement in the event, the 28-year-old athlete was not immediately satisfied.
"Do better than what I've achieved," said Widia who previously won the bronze medal at the Paralympics event Rio de Janeiro 2016.