The 33rd Olympic Games in 2024 are currently being held in Paris, France. The Paris 2024 Olympics are attended by 206 countries, with thousands of athletes competing across various sports. Indonesians may be wondering: Is Indonesia qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics? The answer is yes.
Indonesia is one of the participating countries and qualified in several Olympic sports for Paris 2024, sending talented athletes to compete. So, what sports did Indonesia participate in, and who were the Indonesian athletes competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics? Read on to find out more.
Indonesian Sports Qualified in Paris 2024 Olympics
Indonesia’s delegation at the Paris 2024 Olympics consisted of 29 athletes competing in 12 sports, from badminton to athletics. The sports in which Indonesian athletes qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics are as follows:
1. Badminton
Badminton was the sport in which Indonesia secured the most Olympic berths for Paris 2024. A total of nine Indonesian athletes competed in this sport. Indonesia’s badminton participation at the Paris 2024 Olympics included men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles.
2. Archery
The next Olympic sport in which Indonesian athletes qualified for Paris 2024 was archery. Four Indonesian archers qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Through archery, Indonesia had a strong opportunity to win a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
3. Rock Climbing
Another sport in which Indonesia qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics was rock climbing. The country was represented by four athletes: two men and two women. Indonesia had high hopes for the rock climbing team, as all four athletes had already achieved numerous accomplishments at both national and international competitions.
4. Weightlifting
Indonesia also qualified for weightlifting at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The sport was considered one of Indonesia’s key opportunities to win a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Three Indonesian athletes represented the country in weightlifting.
5. Swimming
The next Olympic sport Indonesia qualified for in Paris 2024 was swimming. Two Indonesian swimmers represented the country at the Paris 2024 Olympics, one man and one woman. One of them was making their Olympic debut.
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6. Artistic Gymnastics
The next sport Indonesia qualified for at the Paris 2024 Olympics was artistic gymnastics. The sport sent one athlete to represent Indonesia. This marked the first time an Indonesian artistic gymnast qualified for the Paris Olympics.
7. Shooting
Indonesia added another representative to its Paris 2024 Olympic delegation in shooting. The Indonesian athlete who secured a spot at the prestigious event had previously finished fourth in the final of the 2024 Asian Rifle or Pistol Championship. Indonesia’s shooting competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics was scheduled for Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
8. Surfing
Surfing was another sport in which Indonesia qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Indonesia sent one athlete to compete in this sport. The athlete representing Indonesia had previously competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, in which they finished in the top 16.
9. Rowing
Indonesia also qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics in rowing. There was one representative in this sport. Indonesia's rowing competition was scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2024.
10. Cycling
Indonesia also officially qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics in cycling. As with several of the sports mentioned above, Indonesia was represented by just one athlete in cycling. This achievement came after Indonesia had waited 20 years for another Olympic qualification in the sport.
11. Judo
Indonesia’s judo team successfully qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Paris 2024 Olympics marked the return of Indonesian judo to the Games after its last appearance at the 2012 Olympics. Indonesia was represented by one judoka who qualified for the competition.
12. Athletics
Indonesia was represented by one athlete in athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The event was scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Stade de France. The Indonesian athlete held the Southeast Asian record for the fastest time, at 10.03 seconds.
Sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics
As mentioned, Indonesia participated in 12 sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with 29 athletes representing the country. Overall, the Paris 2024 Olympics featured 32 sports. These 32 sports were held from July 26 to August 11, 2024, with 329 events contested.
That concludes an overview of the sports in which Indonesia participated at the Paris 2024 Olympics. By taking part in the world’s largest multi-sport event, Indonesia had the opportunity to demonstrate its determination, strength, and unity, which could have a positive impact at both the national and international levels.
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