Metrotvnews.com, Field: Sports arm wrestling is not so popular in the country. In fact, this sport is not included in the list of the Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI). Even so, dozens of athletes arm wrestling in Medan, North Sumatra, remain actively practicing. Their targets are not kidding. World champion.
As evening approached, the old building at the end of the Black Road, Jalan Serdang area, the city of Medan, was crowded crowded muscular men. They are athletes who are members of the Union arm wrestling arm wrestling Sports Indonesia (Popi) Medan.
Popi athletes utilize field-style buildings and old fitness equipment that was able to deliver them into national champions. The athletes deliberately train at night because they have to keep working for a living in the daytime. Of these there are some athletes who work as entrepreneurs, private sector employees up to the driver.
Before practicing arm wrestling, they do warm up with stretching and lifting weights. A number of factors are important in arm wrestling sport. Techniques and the overall strength of the hand muscles are two important factors in winning this battle hand wrestling. Another factor is the length of the arm of the athlete, muscle and also the density, hand grip, wrist strength and flexibility of the hand itself.
At first glance the building they use for training is not feasible. The tools used exercise seemed already beginning to rust. Indeed, besides the burden of international-standard tools, they also have some tools to make your own exercises.
But do not underestimate the athletes who train using these old irons. From this place was born a few national champions, one of which Hilman Pardede. 29-year-old athlete who works as a technician drill pipe was once a national champion in 2004. He continued to practice so that one day could become world champion.
Popi Medan city now has about 15 athletes remain. According to Jeffry Rangkuti, coaches, although many young people who are interested in Medan, Popi be really selective. This is because it is still difficult to find sponsors and there has been no financial support from local governments. And to provide a supplement an athlete, it takes at least fund Rp950 thousand per month.
Until now sporting arm wrestling is not yet listed in KONI. Arm wrestling is still under the auspices of Community Sport Indonesia Forum (FOMI). Although not yet competed in the National Sports Week and the SEA Games, athletes and administrators continue to pursue a spicy special event arm wrestling match at the world level, which for them is much more prestigious.
As evening approached, the old building at the end of the Black Road, Jalan Serdang area, the city of Medan, was crowded crowded muscular men. They are athletes who are members of the Union arm wrestling arm wrestling Sports Indonesia (Popi) Medan.
Popi athletes utilize field-style buildings and old fitness equipment that was able to deliver them into national champions. The athletes deliberately train at night because they have to keep working for a living in the daytime. Of these there are some athletes who work as entrepreneurs, private sector employees up to the driver.
Before practicing arm wrestling, they do warm up with stretching and lifting weights. A number of factors are important in arm wrestling sport. Techniques and the overall strength of the hand muscles are two important factors in winning this battle hand wrestling. Another factor is the length of the arm of the athlete, muscle and also the density, hand grip, wrist strength and flexibility of the hand itself.
At first glance the building they use for training is not feasible. The tools used exercise seemed already beginning to rust. Indeed, besides the burden of international-standard tools, they also have some tools to make your own exercises.
But do not underestimate the athletes who train using these old irons. From this place was born a few national champions, one of which Hilman Pardede. 29-year-old athlete who works as a technician drill pipe was once a national champion in 2004. He continued to practice so that one day could become world champion.
Popi Medan city now has about 15 athletes remain. According to Jeffry Rangkuti, coaches, although many young people who are interested in Medan, Popi be really selective. This is because it is still difficult to find sponsors and there has been no financial support from local governments. And to provide a supplement an athlete, it takes at least fund Rp950 thousand per month.
Until now sporting arm wrestling is not yet listed in KONI. Arm wrestling is still under the auspices of Community Sport Indonesia Forum (FOMI). Although not yet competed in the National Sports Week and the SEA Games, athletes and administrators continue to pursue a spicy special event arm wrestling match at the world level, which for them is much more prestigious.