INTERVIEW WITH PERMATA
INTERVIEW WITH PERMATA:
We took the time to talk to one of our brightest stars Permata Cinta Nadya who has had an incredible year in the world of Taekwondo and we asked her about it and what she has planned for 2024:
Permata, thank you for taking the time to talk to us today! How would you sum up your 2023 in 3 words?
Alhamdulillah selalu bersyukur - Praise to Allah, always grateful
What were your achievements in this year's tournament?
- DKI Jakarta Taekwondo League 1st place (best athlete award) -62kg
- MBW INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MALAYSIA 2023 -67kg 1st place
- 67kg 1st place (best player)
What has been a highlight for you and why?
So far BK PON 2023 because it is a ticket to PON 2024 Aceh North Sumatra
How often do you practice and change your schedule when an event comes up?
Definitely 3 times - 4 times a day
Closer to the tournament, I just change the time but I’ll still practice
Who are your inspirations… which athletes do you look up to?
I imitate foreign athletes, almost all of them because they are very good mentally in the field.
What do you like to do when you have free time?
I usually like to rest for a while to heal the swelling in my body, and have a little quality time with my husband and family, maybe a short holiday so I'll be ready to train again.
Are there any new talents on the Indonesian Taekwondo circuit that you need to watch out for in 2024?
Someone from Taekwondo, I think has great potential, is Thoriq Muhammad Hafidz who is ready to win a gold medal at PON 2024
Why would you advise a young athlete looking to get into martial arts to choose Taekwondo?
Because in taekwondo there are many opportunities to win
If you were like a boxer, if you could choose a song to go into a big fight, what song would you choose?
Europe - final countdown
What are your goals for 2024 and the biggest championships you have to compete in?
My goal in 2024 is to win the PON GOLD MEDAL and strengthen the DKI Jakarta squad for PON