Indonesia Adds Two Golds in Asian Taekwondo Championships
- 04 Agt 2026 08:04 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Key Points
- Indonesia added two kyorugi gold medals through Muhammad Raihan Fadila and Aqila Ramadani.
- Muhammad Raihan Fadila earned crucial ranking points toward qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games after winning the men's -80kg division.
- Indonesia's poomsae team topped the final medal standings with seven gold medals.
RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesia’s taekwondo team secured two additional gold medals in the kyorugi category at the Asian‑level championships, with both victories decided in the finals at Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta.
On Sunday, August 3, 2026, Muhammad Raihan Fadila delivered Indonesia’s first kyorugi gold. The national training camp athlete defeated India’s Akshay Hooda with a 2–0 score in the men’s –80kg division. Earlier, Raihan had edged Kazakhstan’s Aburakhmon Maripov 2–1 in the preliminary round.
“Alhamdulillah, I was able to contribute a gold medal for Indonesia. From the start I was confident I could win here. This final was very memorable because I stood on the podium in front of our home supporters,” Raihan said after the match.
He emphasized that the achievement was a major milestone in his career, noting that the tournament is officially recognized as a G2 World Taekwondo event, carrying high ranking points.
“I really want to compete at the Olympics. Since world ranking points are reset for Olympic qualification, this victory is an important step toward Los Angeles,” he added.
In the women’s –57kg final, Aqila Ramadani of West Java claimed gold after defeating fellow Indonesian Silvana Lamanda 2–0. Silvana had advanced by beating Wing Chi Tse, Ishwari Sonawane, and Stacey Hymer, while Aqila overcame Jihan Safira, Lila Ardian Murata, and India’s Ishwari Sonawane.
Indonesia’s poomsae team had already dominated the medal standings, collecting seven golds, four silvers, and seven bronzes. With kyorugi matches continuing until Wednesday, August 5, opportunities remain for more medals. National team fighter Muhammad Bassam Raihan is scheduled to compete next.
Indonesia's Medal Tally
Gold (9):
- Poomsae U30 Men’s Individual Recognized – Muhammad Hafiz Fachrur Rhozy
- Poomsae O65 Men’s Individual Recognized – Djoko Suprajitno
- Poomsae U50 Men’s Individual Recognized – Daniel Harsono
- Poomsae U60 Men’s Individual Recognized – Siti Rochmah
- Poomsae U65 Men’s Individual Recognized – Ridwan A. MD
- Poomsae U30 Mixed Pair Recognized – Azka Hannayaka
- Poomsae O17 Men’s Individual Freestyle – Andi Sultan
- Kyorugi –80kg Men – Muhammad Raihan Fadila
- Kyorugi –57kg Women – Aqila Ramadani
Silver (5):
- Poomsae U30 Women’s Individual Recognized – Kinara Abbabiel Leninda
- Poomsae U50 Men’s Individual Recognized – Yonathan
- Poomsae U60 Men’s Individual Recognized – Joni Vernando
- Poomsae U30 Men’s Team Recognized – Muhammad Rizal, M. Hafiz, M. Syarif
- Kyorugi –57kg Women – Silvana Lamanda
Bronze (13):
- Poomsae O65 Men’s Individual – Subidio Widjaja
- Poomsae U30 Women’s Individual – Rohadatul Aisy
- Poomsae U30 Women’s Team Recognized – Angela Khansa Nathania, Jingga, Erviko
- Poomsae O17 Men’s Individual Freestyle – Wawan Saputra
- Poomsae O17 Women’s Individual Freestyle – Mahiswari Cahya Kirana
- Poomsae O17 Women’s Individual Freestyle – Keisha Aurelia
- Poomsae O17 Mixed Freestyle – Aisyah Nayla Rahmaini Nasution
- Kyorugi –80kg Men – Edgar Sastama
- Kyorugi –46kg Women – Kamilia Virmansya
- Kyorugi –46kg Women – Sarah Maria
- Kyorugi –49kg Women – Putri Aliyka
- Kyorugi –87kg Men – Ezar Faadihillah
- Kyorugi –87kg Men – Benaya Rafael.
Indonesian taekwondo team added two gold medals in the kyorugi division at the Asian-level championships. The victories came in the final matches held at Tennis Indoor Senayan, Jakarta.
National training center athlete Muhammad Raihan Fadila claimed the first kyorugi gold on Monday, August 3, 2026, after defeating India's Akshay Hooda 2-0.
Competing in the men's -80kg category, Raihan had earlier edged Kazakhstan's Aburakhmon Maripov 2-1 in the preliminary round.
"Alhamdulillah, I was able to contribute a gold medal for Indonesia. I was confident from the beginning that I could win here. This final is especially memorable because I could stand on top of the podium in front of our home supporters," Raihan said after the match.
Raihan said the gold medal also carries significant importance for his career. The tournament is officially recognized as a World Taekwondo G2 event, awarding valuable ranking points.
"I really want to compete at the Olympics. The world ranking points have been reset for Olympic qualification, so this victory is an important step for me toward Los Angeles," he said.
The women's -57kg kyorugi final featured an all-Indonesian showdown. Aqila Ramadani of West Java secured the gold medal after defeating Silvana Lamanda 2-0.
Silvana reached the final by defeating Wing Chi Tse, Ishwari Sonawane, and Stacey Hymer. Aqila advanced after overcoming Jihan Safira, Lila Ardian Murata, and India's Ishwari Sonawane.
Indonesia's poomsae team had already topped the championship medal table, collecting seven gold, four silver, and seven bronze medals.
Indonesia still has opportunities to add more medals, with the kyorugi competition continuing through Wednesday, August 5, 2026. National athlete Muhammad Bassam Raihan is scheduled to compete for Indonesia in the next round.
Indonesia Medal Winners
Gold (9)
Muhammad Hafiz Fachrur Rhozy - Poomsae U30 Men's Individual Recognized
Djoko Suprajitno - Poomsae O65 Men's Individual Recognized
Daniel Harsono - Poomsae U50 Men's Individual Recognized
Siti Rochmah - Poomsae U60 Women's Individual Recognized
Ridwan A. MD - Poomsae U65 Men's Individual Recognized
Azka Hannayaka - Poomsae U30 Mixed Pair Recognized
Andi Sultan - Poomsae O17 Men's Individual Freestyle
Muhammad Raihan Fadila - Kyorugi Men's -80kg
Aqila Ramadani - Kyorugi Women's -57kg
Silver (5)
Kinara Abbabiel Leninda - Poomsae U30 Women's Individual Recognized
Yonathan - Poomsae U50 Men's Individual Recognized
Joni Vernando - Poomsae U60 Men's Individual Recognized
Muhammad Rizal, M. Hafiz, M. Syarif - Poomsae U30 Men's Team Recognized
Silvana Lamanda - Kyorugi Women's -57kg
Bronze (13)
Subidio Widjaja - Poomsae O65 Men's Individual
Rohadatul Aisy - Poomsae U30 Women's Individual
Angela Khansa Nathania, Jingga, Erviko - Poomsae U30 Women's Team Recognized
Wawan Saputra - Poomsae O17 Men's Individual Freestyle
Mahiswari Cahya Kirana - Poomsae O17 Women's Individual Freestyle
Keisha Aurelia - Poomsae O17 Women's Individual Freestyle
Aisyah Nayla Rahmaini Nasution - Poomsae O17 Mixed Freestyle
Edgar Sastama - Kyorugi Men's -80kg
Kamilia Virmansya - Kyorugi Women's -46kg
Sarah Maria - Kyorugi Women's -46kg
Putri Aliyka - Kyorugi Women's -49kg
Ezar Faadihillah - Kyorugi Men's -87kg
Benaya Rafael - Kyorugi Men's -87kg (Diffa Sephiwardhani)
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