"We expect Indonesia to rank among the top seven at the 2018 Asian Para Games. Indonesia ranked in the ninth position at the 2014 Asian Para Games in Incheon, South Korea," Youth and Sports Minister Imam Nahrawi stated here on Sunday.
The Indonesian contingent is expected to win 16 gold medals from 18 sports.
At the 2014 Asian Para Games, Indonesia had collected a total of nine gold medals, 11 silver medals, and 18 bronze medals.
"I urge Chef de Mission (Cdm) Asian Para Games 2018 Arminsyah to ensure that the results of the trial championships can meet the target," he noted.
In addition, the 2018 Asian Para Games highlighted the spirit of equality for persons with disabilities.
"Ternate is the city of the sultans. The development of a variety of cultures and traditions is truly echoed in this place. The same spirit is also raised in the torch parade of the Asian Para Games in Ternate. The spirit is to respect anyone, including persons with disabilities," the minister remarked.
A total of 41 countries, with 2,800 athletes, 1,800 officials, and 500 media, both domestic and abroad, will participate in the 2018 Asian Para Games to be held in Jakarta and Palembang on Oct 6-13.
The 2018 Asian Para Games will offer 18 sports: basketball, volleyball, fencing, table tennis, swimming, shooting, judo, cycling, chess, weightlifting, bowling, goalball, badminton, running, archery, boccia, handball, and tennis.
Reporting by Imam Santosa
Editing by Azis Kurmala
Reporter: Antara
Editor: Yosep Hariyadi
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