Sri Paduka Kgpaa Paku Alam X Visit the Paperda IV DIY 2025 match, Semangati Disable athletes in Gunungkidul

KABARJAWA – Regional Paralympic Week (Paperda) IV DIY 2025 entered a fierce round. The cheers of joving support in various arena, and in the middle of the spirit of enthusiasm, the charismatic figure of KGPAA Paku Alam X was present directly.

Sri Paduka, who served as Deputy Governor of DIY and Chairperson of KONI DIY, set his steps to a number of match venues in Gunungkidul Regency.

The presence of Sri Paduka is not just a ceremonial visit. He stood tall among the disabled athletes who were struggling with all the power, giving encouragement, as well as a simple but meaningful message.

“Keep the spirit and take care of your health.” The short sentence slid gently, but was able to burn the determination of the athletes who competed.

Witnessed the battle of badminton with disabled

Sri Paduka’s visit began at the Gunungkidul Arts Building, where the sport of badminton sports took place. The atmosphere was tense, the racket railroad was racing against the audience’s heartbeat. Sri Paduka was not just watching, he also handed over the award directly to the winners.

A small history was created when the couple of Sleman Regency, Supriyadi and Witadi, won gold in the men’s doubles category 8 points (SL3 – SU5).

A formidable opponent from Bantul, Nur Rohman and Suwardi, must be satisfied in second place with a silver medal. While bronze belongs to the Kulon Progo team, Hasan Mudhofar, Purni Awan, Lamdiong, and Musyafa Aziz.

In the women’s singles sector SL4, Sleman Regency again dominated. Yati Indira won gold, followed by her compatriot, Erna Mujiwati, in second place. Gunungkidul Regency through Sugiyem managed to hold the opponent’s steps and secure a bronze medal.

The match is increasingly surging in the men’s singles SU5. The name Arya Sadewa from Sleman is again fragrant as a gold winner. While Musyafa Aziz and Hasan Mudhofar from Kulon Progo had to be satisfied in second and third positions, accompanied by a tough Gunungkidul athlete, Maryono.

The men’s singles category SL4 also recorded a new name: Nur Rohman from Bantul won gold. No less heroic, Witadi from Sleman successfully locked the gold medal in the men’s singles class SL3.

Sri Paduka Trying Showdown Table Tennis

After badminton, Sri Paduka continued his journey to Taman Budaya Gunungkidul. There, the sports of the blind table tennis seized attention. Special ball sounds rhythmic on the table, test the sharpness of hearing as well as the concentration of athletes.

Sri Paduka is not only a passive spectator. With a curious smile, he tried a showdown sport, a table tennis variant for the blind.

The cheers of support echoed, showing the closeness of leaders with athletes who were struggling to prove themselves.

Greet Chess and Boccia athletes

Sri Paduka’s steps haven’t stopped yet. From the Cultural Park, he moved to Plembutan GOR. There, two sports took place simultaneously: Chess and Boccia.

The quiet atmosphere enveloped the chess table, contrasting with Boccia’s boisterous field. Sri Paduka shifted from one point to another, greeted the athletes, observing their strategies, while providing moral encouragement.

His presence seemed to emphasize that disabled athletes were not just contestants, but true sports fighters who should be respected.

The spirit of inclusiveness from Gunungkidul

KGPA KGPA Natural X Visit at Paperda IV DIY 2025 is a strong symbol. He was not only present as an office, but also as a catalyst.

In Gunungkidul, the message of sports inclusiveness sounds loud: every athlete, regardless of physical limitations, is entitled to the stage of struggle.

Gelora Paperda is not only about medals, but about the courage to challenge the boundaries.

The presence of Sri Paduka thickens that belief, making Paperda IV DIY 2025 not just a sports event, but a party of enthusiasm and respect for humanity.