Indonesia Secures Triple Gold at World Archery Para Series in Bangkok

The Indonesian archery team delivered a commanding performance at the World Archery Para Series – Bangkok 2026, capturing three gold medals, one silver, and two bronze medals. The event, held in Bangkok from March 30 to April 4, showcased Indonesia’s growing dominance in the recurve categories, with several athletes securing multiple podium finishes.

Leading the charge was Kholidin, whose precision across both individual and mixed team events anchored the Indonesian effort. The team’s success comes during a milestone year for the sport, as the World Archery circuit celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Hyundai Archery World Cup in 2026.

Kholidin’s Path to Individual Gold

Kholidin entered the men’s recurve competition as the sixth seed and maintained a high level of consistency throughout the bracket. He opened his campaign with a dominant 6-0 victory over Thailand’s Thotsaphon Prasoet, followed by a 6-2 win against South Korea’s Jihoon Lee in the second set.

The quarterfinals provided the toughest test of the tournament. Kholidin faced host-nation athlete Hanreuchai Netsiri in a tightly contested match that ended 6-5. After navigating the quarterfinals, Kholidin secured his place in the final by defeating teammate Setiawan with a decisive 6-0 score.

In the gold medal match, Kholidin faced India’s Singh Harvinder. Kholidin maintained his composure to win the final 7-3, securing the individual gold medal for Indonesia.

Mixed and Women’s Recurve Success

Indonesia’s gold medal haul extended to the team events, where the synergy between Kholidin and Riyanti Ananda proved insurmountable. The mixed recurve duo received a bye in the quarterfinals before facing India’s Bhawna and Vijay Sundi in the semifinals, emerging victorious with a 5-3 score.

The mixed recurve final saw the Indonesian pair face the Thai duo of Phattharaphon Pattawaeo and Hanreuchai Netsiri. Kholidin and Ananda took the gold with a 6-2 victory.

The third gold medal of the tournament was claimed in the women’s recurve doubles, where the duo of Noviera Ross and Riyanti Ananda topped the podium.

Complete Medal Breakdown

While the gold medals captured the headlines, the Indonesian team showed depth across the board. Setiawan contributed to the medal tally by securing a silver medal in the men’s recurve, defeating South Korea’s Geonhwi Kwak 6-2 in his final placement match.

• Gold: Kholidin (Men’s Recurve)
• Gold: Noviera Ross / Riyanti Ananda (Women’s Recurve)
• Gold: Riyanti Ananda / Kholidin (Mixed Recurve)
• Silver: Setiawan (Men’s Recurve)
• Bronze: Two additional medals secured by the Indonesian squad

For those following the broader 2026 season, this event serves as a precursor to the larger international circuit. The Hyundai Archery World Cup is scheduled to hold four stages in Puebla (Mexico), Shanghai (China), Antalya (Türkiye), and Madrid (Spain) between April and July, culminating in a grand final in Saltillo, Mexico, this September.

The results from Bangkok highlight Indonesia’s current strength in para-archery, particularly in the recurve discipline, as they establish themselves as primary contenders on the global stage.

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