He revealed that his motivation was even higher because for the first time, his parents, wife, and children would be watching his struggle live in this Southeast Asian international event.
"The APG in Thailand will be my seventh participation," said Jendi after training at the Indonesian Paralympic Training Center (PPPI), Delingan, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java, on Tuesday.
Regarding the upcoming competition, he acknowledged that this year's event would be even tougher. Besides the host nation's overall championship goal, several of the Indonesian para-swimming team's signature events will not be contested in this edition.
The 35-year-old man admitted that his physical condition is no longer the same as it was 10 years ago, even though his commitment remains high to maintaining consistent appearance.
The athlete from South Sumatra (Sumsel) believes that the experience of competing in various editions of the ASEAN Para Games is an important asset in facing the pressure of competition.
Apart from physical preparation, he also pays great attention to mental readiness.
According to him, many unpredictable factors can affect an athlete's performance during a match, so managing your mindset is key to staying focused on your target.
Family support is a source of energy for this medal-winning athlete.
Indonesian para-swimmer Jendi Pangabean (left) trains in preparation for the 2025 ASEAN Para Games in Thailand at the Indonesian Paralympic Training Center (PPPI) in Delingan, Karanganyar Regency.
