JAKARTA, June 24 (Xinhua) -- The Indonesian mixed martial arts (MMA) team won 2 gold, 7 silver, and 5 bronze medals at the 5th GAMMA World Championships U18 & Senior 2025 held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from June 16 to June 22, said Tommy Paulus Hermawan, chairman of the executive board of the Indonesian Mixed Fighting Association.
A total of 17 Indonesian athletes took part in the championship, Hermawan emphasized that this achievement proves how long-term coaching and scientific approaches to sports are bearing fruit, he also noted that the athletes faced challenges such as cold weather and a 10-hour time difference, but were able to adapt well.
"We should be proud of this achievement. This success is the result of the extraordinary physical and mental readiness of the athletes, thanks to the national training program that has been intensified since January 2025," he said in a statement on Tuesday.
During the event, daily medical care was consistently provided, including monitoring body conditions, treating minor injuries, and offering stretching and sports massages to ensure athlete well-being.
"This championship is also a platform to boost Indonesia's positive image globally through sports," Hermawan said.
The official reiterated his association's commitment to nurturing young talents to produce future champions capable of competing at the international level. ■
