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SEA Games 31: Indonesia’s judo aims for four gold medals

Indonesia’ judo team is expected to grab four gold medals at the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam.
SEA Games 31: Indonesia’s judo aims for four gold medals ảnh 1The Indonesian judo team (Photo: NOC Indonesia)
Hanoi (VNA) – Indonesia’ judo teamis expected to grab four gold medals at the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam.

The Indonesian Judo Federation sent 16 athletes, including six women, to thisyear’s regional sports event. At the previous Games in 2019 in the Philippines,the federation sent the same number of athletes.

President of the federation Maruli Simanjuntak expressed his strong belief thatthe athletes will bring home the best results recorded in the biggest sportscompetition in Southeast Asia since they took part in previous games.

The federation has meticulously prepared for the 31st SEA Games, he said.

According to Maruli Simanjuntak, the federation has set a targetof winning four golds at this Games, however it expects more.

At the 2019 SEA Games in the Philippines, Indonesia's judo team ranked secondin the medal tally with four gold, two silver and four bronze medals. 

At the 31st SEA Games, judo competitions are taking place from May 18-22 at the HoaiDuc District Gymnasium, Hanoi. Athletes compete in 13 events, comprising 10 individual,one team, and two Kata categories./.
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