Speaking to uns.ac.id on Wednesday (16/10/2024), Finda shared that she recently took up competitive shooting, with only three months of intensive training leading up to the Peparnas XVII competition as an athlete for Papua Province.

“At the end of 2023, I developed an interest in shooting sports, but as a new student, my training wasn’t focused on competing. It wasn’t until May this year that my coach reached out to invite me to compete for Papua Province. Intensive training lasted for only three months, as we tapered the workouts in the months leading up to Peparnas to avoid overexertion,” Finda explained.

Despite being a new athlete and Peparnas XVII marking her first competition, Finda initially felt intimidated by other athletes who had more extensive training. However, she expressed gratitude for bringing pride to her contingent and the university by winning gold.

“Honestly, Peparnas is my first-ever competition. I felt a bit insecure seeing other athletes who had prepared for much longer, with most having started training last year. But, thank God, I managed to win by just 0,1 points and bring home the gold,” Finda added.

The PAP student is now focusing on further training and will participate in the National Training Camp alongside other athletes. HUMAS UNS

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NPC Indonesia is the primary agency responsible for recruiting, developing, training, and nurturing top-tier international disability athletes. It also coordinates disability sports activities at regional, national, and international levels.

“The NPC Indonesia is the dedicated agency managing elite-level sports, with the ultimate aim being participation in the Paralympics,” Prof. Kunta said.

The recently concluded XVII National Paralympic Week (Peparnas) in Solo, Central Java, served as a recruitment ground for new talent. We positioned talent scouts across various sports venues, as few national competitions offer a comparable platform for talent identification.

“This Peparnas also serves as a talent-scouting event. We monitor potential athletes at each venue. For example, in para-athletics, 16 athletes have shown promising potential for development. In para-archery, two athletes delivered outstanding performances, marking them for further growth,” he explained.

In the short term, the Peparnas XVII also aids in selecting athletes for the 2026 ASEAN Para Games (APG) in Thailand. NPC Indonesia has outlined a strategic approach, leveraging Peparnas as a step in preparing athletes for new events in the multinational competition. APG 2026 will feature 20 sports, an increase from the 14 included in the 2023 APG held in Cambodia.

“We are preparing athletes for 20 sports for the APG in Thailand,” he noted.

Prof. Kunta also highlighted UNS’s support for disabled athletes in pursuing higher education. Scholarships for undergraduate through doctoral programs are available for national and international athletes, reflecting UNS’s commitment to inclusion and achievement.

“Currently, FKOR UNS has seven disability athletes enrolled, with some already graduated. Additionally, Karisma Evi, an exceptional athlete, studies at UNS’s Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP). This initiative aligns with UNS’s inclusive policies supporting educational opportunities and athlete accomplishments,” he explained.

Addressing the pathway to becoming a strong disability athlete, Prof. Kunta emphasized that accurate disability classification is essential. There is a system of numbering and intervals to determine specific classifications, which is vital for identifying suitable sports.

“Classification is key. Precise classification confirms eligibility and potential, enabling us to provide effective training and prepare athletes for international competition,” he concluded.

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Nanda said that she had full preparation for Peparnas and had trained for three months. With all of the preparation, Nanda is optimistic that she could bring home a gold medal in Peparnas.

“I want to break my limit from my improving personal best. Last time I was at 12.9 seconds. Insya Allah, (I) want to be better. Insya Allah, my target is gold, but for the time record, (I) want to improve it,” Torch Relay Asian Games 2018 bearer stated.

Peparnas 2021 is not the first Peparnas for Nanda. The runner from Kediri, East Java, had participated in three Peparnas in 2013, 2016, and 2021. In the two previous Peparnas, Nanda always brought home medals; one silver for 100 meters athletics and a bronze medal from the long jump in Peparnas 2013 Riau, and three gold in 100 meters, 200 meters, and 400 meters athletics in Peparnas 2016 di Bandung. This year, she is only allowed to compete in one championship.

Although she won gold medals in previous Peparnas, Nanda still trained well for this year Peparnas. The 11-years runner prepared herself to meet new faces this year. “So far, I do not have an idea on a biggest competitor from which province, but I have prepared myself well so that I’m not surprised if there are new athletes from other provinces that are better,” she added.

Besides actively competing in the national level sports championship, Nanda also won many other international sports championships. Nanda won three golds in 100 meters, 200 meters, and 400 meters athletics in the Asian Youth Paragams 2013 in Malaysia. The following year, Nanda brought home two gold medals from 100 meters and 200 meters athletics and a bronze medal from 400 meters athletic in ASEAN Paragames Myanmar. Nanda also won three gold medals in ASEAN Paragames 2015 Singapura and ASEAN Paragames 2017 Malaysia.

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Evi planned to compete in the 100 meters T42 class and stated that she is optimistic about winning a gold medal despite the limited training caused by self-quarantine regulation on her upon returning from Tokyo Paralympic 2020 in October. “During the quarantine, we did not have the training, only maintaining our condition in the room,” the Communication Science Program, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) UNS student stated.

In the Tokyo Paralympic 2020, Evi, who is classified as a T42 class runner, needed to compete with other runners from the T63 class because only two athletes from her class passed the qualification. This policy was not favorable for Evi because of the difference in the level of disability between the two runner classifications. However, she managed to give a stunning performance with a time record of 14.83 seconds in the elimination round that brought her to the final round and to be the only T42 runner in the final. Unfortunately, she couldn’t win a medal after finishing in the fourth position with a 14.83-second record.

The 20 years old student admitted that she was not satisfied with her achievement in the Paralympic because she failed to break her own record in Dubai Para-athletics World Championship 2019 that stands at 14.72 seconds.

In the Peparnas 2021, Evi sets a target to break her best record and to bring home a gold medal for her province, Central Java.

“Target to break my personal record and win a gold medal. It is quite hard to be honest because of the limited training, but I will keep trying,” Evi concluded.

Besides Evi, four other UNS students will also compete in Peparnas 2021. They are Nanda Mei Sholikah (FKOR), Marcelino Saputra (FKOR), Figo Saputra (FKOR), and Ni Made Ariyanti Putri (FKIP). Humas UNS

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These five athletes will compete for different provinces; one athlete represents East Java Province, one athlete represents Bali Province, and three athletes represent Central Java. These athletes will compete with other national-level athletes in Peparnas that will be held on 2-15 November 2021 in Papua.

The send-off ceremony was held simultaneously with the awarding ceremony for UNS athletes who brought medals from the National Sports Week (PON) XX 2021. The Rector of UNS hopes PON athletes’ achievements could motivate Peparnas athletes to achieve equal or even higher achievements.

“I hope the achievements accomplished by PON XX Papua could spread vigors for Peparnas 2021 athletes so that the five athletes could become a champion, and I hope everyone wins a gold medal,” Prof. Jamal stated.

Peparnas is a sporting event equal to PON specialized for athletes with disabilities. UNS athletes brought home three golds, three silvers, and two bronzes from PON XX, and for the achievement, the Rector granted IDR 4.5 million development funds for gold medalists, IDR 3.5 million for silver medalists, and IDR 2.5 million for bronze medalists. All medalists received free tuition fees for their study, and free study up to a Doctoral degree for gold medalists and to master degree for silver medalists. Similar rewards are promised for all athletes who come home with a medal from Peparnas XVI.

“Government policies to reward athletes at Olympics, PON, and other competitions are equals. Thus, if in Peparnas you win gold, silver, and bronze, InsyaAllah UNS will apply the same policy in terms of rewards granted to PON medalists,” Prof. Jamal emphasized. Humas UNS

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