RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesian athletics team drew high praise after a commanding performance at the 86th Singapore Open Track & Field Championships 2026, securing nine gold medals and one silver during the three‑day competition at Singapore’s National Stadium from April 15–17.

Organized by the Indonesian Athletics Federation (PASI), the squad featured 15 athletes supported by five coaches and three staff members. Their success was lauded by Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI) Chairman Marciano Norman, who congratulated the athletes.

“This achievement is expected to inspire young athletes and serve as an evaluation for raising performance to higher levels,” he said in Jakarta on Thursday, April 23, 2026, as quoted by Antara.

Among the standout performers was Daniel Simanjuntak from North Sumatra, who captured double gold in the men’s 5,000 meters (14:35.25) and 10,000 meters (31:20.79).

Yad Hafizudin added another gold in the 1,500 meters (3:54.34), while Maria Natalia Londa triumphed in the triple jump with a leap of 12.94 meters. Atinna Nurkamila Intan secured gold in the javelin throw (49.86 meters), and Idan Fauzan Richsan won the pole vault with a mark of 5.00 meters.

On the track, Novi Anggun Lestari claimed gold in the women’s 400-meter hurdles (1:04.04), while Pandu Sukarya topped the 3,000-meter steeplechase (9:21.77). The team’s medal tally was completed by Maulana Ismail, who earned silver in the men’s 400 meters (47.79 seconds).

Marciano emphasized the strategic importance of athletics for Indonesia in multi-sport events. “Athletics is a strategic sport for Indonesia in every multi-event competition. Therefore, I hope more athletes from PASI can achieve success at the global level," he said.

"May this achievement continue in upcoming international championships. I am confident athletics will soon become Indonesia’s medal powerhouse,” he concluded.

The strong showing in Singapore not only highlights Indonesia’s growing competitiveness in athletics but also signals the potential for greater achievements in future international tournaments, positioning athletics as a key contributor to the nation’s sporting ambitions. ***