Indonesia: Young athlete was late for his Olympic debut

This post is part of our special coverage of the 2012 London Olympics .

With a population of 220 million people, Indonesia has sent only 22 athletes in seven sports at the Olympics in 2012. The small delegation was criticized when it was reported that 54 sports officials, more than double the number of athletes are also attending the games.

Kusumawardani Diaz, 16, was one of the players who participate in shooting the next morning at the opening ceremony. It is the youngest athlete around the Indonesian contingent. Diaz won the ticket to the Olympics after reaching the limit of 388 score in the AFC of Tyre, in Doha, Qatar, in January, and was supposed to be ready to make its debut at the Olympics in London [in].

It was even exempted from the obligation to march in the parade of the opening ceremony for their big moment.

Athlete Diaz Kusumawardani Indonesia. Photo Twitter page of Diaz.

But the next morning, preparing collapsed, according to the tweets of your personal Twitter account. Apparently, his coach told him that the race would begin at 9 am. When they reached the venue, the Royal Artillery Barracks, they found that the race was scheduled to start at 8.15 am and other athletes had already prepared their equipment.

Explains the morning rush on his Twitter account [id]:

@ Diazdkw Great and, Datang Telat Hasil maksimal tak.

@ Diazdkw Yang Bilang tanding itu Siapa jam 9 already? Sir TM Uhuk ikut ga

@ Diazdkw Jangan SAMPE kesalahan tolol terjadi ini lagi ya, give pelatih Haruz Atlet tau tanding berapa jam. Sampr Jangan lebih misscom give professional

Of the 56 competitors, Diaz finished second last. Of course, your comments are the stuff of news. The issue became controversial in the mainstream media and social.

@ Zenrs Dg 2 kali lipat official jumlah lebih banyak dr jumlah Atlet, masih ada ke cerita Atlet Datang mepet sand. Aja di Ngapain official healthy?

@ AyuWidy Diaz Kusuma Indonesia tembak Atlit satu2 nya di ke Olimpiade Telat dateng venue. Konsisten Bener2 bawa ngaret Budaya. Evaluate biasa Go!

@ Ayshardzn Kusuma Diaz is the first Indonesian to compete in London (shot) was an hour late to the site. He finished 55 of 56 since. An hour late! # London2012 [London 2012]

@ Khalidolit Atlet cabang nembak, Diaz Kusuma Telat sejam ke venue. Adalah Telat Karena Budaya bangsa.

On Monday 30 July, Diaz used his Twitter account again to clarify that came hours after the start of the race, but came when the race was about to begin.

@ Diazdkw konfirmasi already saya tidak ke Telat sejam RAB. tolong terlalu membesar2kan dong Jangan.

@ Diazdkw saya tidak pernah marah Atau menyalahkan siapapun tentang Hasil kemarin skirt, skirt minta kepada semuanya Jangan membesar2kan ini.

Indonesia has won six gold medals in Olympic history, all come from badminton.

This post is part of our special coverage of the 2012 London Olympics .

Posted by Agung Harsya · Translated by Gabriela Garcia Calderon Orbe · View original post [en] · Comments (0)
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