“This achievement has far exceeded expectations,” said Deputy Secretary General of the National Paralympic Committee Rima Ferdianto on Sunday.
He noted that the medal tally could still rise on the final day of competition, Sunday.
Ferdianto emphasized that the success is particularly significant as it comes during a period of athlete regeneration.
Several members of the squad were debutants at the regional level, part of Indonesia’s long-term strategy to prepare for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
Despite the removal of several staple sports from this year’s program, Indonesia has adapted impressively.
The contingent has so far collected a total of 298 medals: 102 golds, 104 silvers, and 92 bronzes.
This places the team in a strong position to finish second overall, behind host nation Thailand.
Para-athletics contributed the largest share of victories, with 39 golds, 39 silvers, and 20 bronzes.
Para-swimming followed with 22 golds, 28 silvers, and 17 bronzes, while para-judo achieved a clean sweep by winning all seven gold medals contested.
Indonesia’s para-athletics coach, Setiyo Budi Hartanto, admitted he was initially concerned about the conditions in Thailand.
“At first, I was a bit pessimistic because many of our mainstay sports were not contested, and there were some difficult classification mergers. But the athletes adapted well, and the results have been excellent,” he said.
Translator: Donny, Kenzu
Editor: Aditya Eko Sigit Wicaksono
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