Naro Siregar Wins Bronze, Indonesian Wushu’s First Asian Games Medal

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesian wushu athlete Seraf Naro Siregar delivered Indonesia’s first medal at the 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026, securing a bronze in the men’s Changquan event at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall in Nagoya on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

In the final, Naro scored 9.720 points to finish third. The gold medal went to Chi Hin Kuong of Macau with 9.723 points, while the silver was claimed by Chi Kuan Song with 9.720 points.

For Naro, the medal carries special meaning because Changquan is not his main event. At the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, he previously won a bronze medal in the Daoshu & Gunshu combined events.

“Today, I delivered a pretty good performance, just like in my regular training. I’m quite proud of the result because the competition in this event was extremely tight,” Naro said in an official statement quoted by the NOC Indonesia after the match on Sunday.

He noted that the intensity of the competition was reflected in the athletes’ scores, which were separated by only narrow margins. He also felt relieved to have secured Indonesia’s first medal.

Naro’s road to the competition in Nagoya was not easy. About a month and a half before the event, he began experiencing problems with his knee.

The condition hindered his preparation because he felt pain when jumping, pushing off, and landing. Naro had to adjust his training program to ensure he could still compete at the Asian Games.

“For athletes, injuries are definitely common. But what’s uncommon is how we can bounce back and stay confident when we have to represent our country,” he said.

Naro explained that his knee prevented him from training at his usual intensity. His preparation focused more on strengthening exercises, acupuncture, therapy, and shockwave treatment.

“For technical training, I had to reduce the frequency to about two to three times a week. Under normal circumstances, technical training before a competition can reach up to around ten sessions a week,” he said.

The bronze medal holds great significance for Naro’s athletic career. He described the Asian Games as one of the events many athletes dream of competing in.

“This Asian Games medal means everything to me. We know the Asian Games aren’t just any ordinary competition—every athlete has dreamed of competing here,” he said.

Naro views the medal as the result of years of dedication. He admitted that he has devoted his life to competing in one of the world’s largest sporting events.

The medal from the wushu event marked the beginning of Indonesia’s medal haul at the 2026 Aichi–Nagoya Asian Games. Following Naro’s achievement, Indonesian athletes from various sports will continue their pursuit of medals on the competition floor. (Gusti Panji)