Rock Climbing Wins Helped Maintain Gold Target

The "Indonesia Raya" national anthem reverberated through the Jakabaring Sport City in Palembang, South Sumatra. Indonesian female rock climbers Aries Susanti Rahayu and Puji Lestari competed in an all-Indonesian finals in women’s speed on Thursday evening.

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Indonesia athlete Aries Susanti Rahayu (left) races against compatriot Puji Lestari in the 2018 Asian Games women’s speed climbing final on Thursday (23/8/2018) at the Rock Climbing Arena of Jakabaring Sports City in Palembang, South Sumatra. Aries defeated Puji to claim the gold, while China athlete He Cuilian took home the bronze medal.

PALEMBANG, KOMPAS – The "Indonesia Raya" (Great Indonesia) national anthem reverberated through the Jakabaring Sport City (JSC) in Palembang, South Sumatra. Indonesian female rock climbers Aries Susanti Rahayu and Puji Lestari competed in an all-Indonesian finals in women’s speed on Thursday (23/8/2018) evening. At the medal ceremony, two red-and-white flags were hoisted on the two tallest staffs.

“Our victories are for Indonesia,” Aries said after the medal ceremony.