Despite securing four medals in sepak takraw and dragon boat races on Wednesday morning, Indonesia’s standing in the Asian Games 2023 rankings remains unchanged.
The Asian Games 2023, being hosted by China, sees countries across the continent battling for supremacy in various sports disciplines. Indonesia, a regular participant, sought to improve its standing in the medal tally with recent successes.
Indonesia won three silver medals and one bronze on Wednesday. Of these, sepak takraw contributed two silvers; the men’s team was bested by Myanmar 0-2, while the women’s team faced a narrow defeat against Vietnam at the Jinhua Sports Centre in Hangzhou, with a score of 1-2.
In dragon boat racing, the Indonesian women’s team clinched a silver in the 200m Straight Race (12). The men’s team also secured a silver medal in the same category.
Despite the influx of four medals, Indonesia remains at 12th place in the rankings, boasting a total of 6 golds, 6 silvers, and 14 bronzes.
Source : Tempo.co
Iran, positioned just above Indonesia, has an impressive haul of 6 golds, 14 silvers, and 16 bronzes. Following Indonesia, Kazakhstan has bagged 5 golds, 10 silvers, and a whopping 32 bronzes.
Dominating the leaderboard, host China stands tall with 164 golds, 90 silvers, and 46 bronzes. Japan follows in the second spot, securing 33 golds, 48 silvers, and 50 bronzes. In the Southeast Asian rivalry, Thailand impresses by holding the 7th position with a medal count of 10 golds, 12 silvers, and 20 bronzes.
Indonesia’s consistent performance showcases the depth and talent present in the Asian sporting community. As the competition progresses, fans can expect more thrilling matchups and potential upsets. With Indonesia’s spirit and determination, it’s evident that sport is a unifying force in the continent, regardless of the final medal tally.
Despite clinching four new medals in sepak takraw and dragon boat races, Indonesia remains steady in 12th position in the Asian Games 2023 rankings. While China and Japan lead, Southeast Asia sees strong representation with Thailand’s notable 7th position.
Source : CNN Indonesia, Tempo.co (2023)
