Wheelchair Transport Paralympic Athletes Demand Equal Rights
Paralympic athletes staged a "long march" and demonstrated to demand equal rights for the achievements they have made.
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IRMA TAMBUNAN
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Wheelchairs and crutches carry paralympic athletes on a long march 1 kilometer to the Batanghari Regency Government Office in Muara Bulian, Batanghari, Jambi, Thursday (24/ 4/2024). These athletes come from various sports, such as athletics, archery, swimming and chess.
Most of these athletes have achieved great successes. They have proven it by leading their region to become the overall champion of the Jambi Province Paralympic Games for three consecutive times.
Their latest achievement was in Peparprov 2023, where they once again became the overall champion with 56 gold medals, 19 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals.
The athletes were previously promised bonuses if they succeeded in achieving achievements. The value is IDR 10 million for gold medalists, IDR 5 million for silver, and IDR 2.5 million for bronze. With the athletes' medal achievements, the total value amounting to IDR 980 million.
However, after waiting six months, the promised bonus was never disbursed. The athletes finally demonstrated to demand rights.
In their speeches, they asked the local government to be serious about developing athletes with disabilities. Sweet promises without evidence will only weaken the athletes' enthusiasm.
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