Indonesian table tennis athlete Tatok Hardiyanto said that he wants to continue to excel for Indonesia by participating in the 2025 ASEAN Para Games Thailand, on January 20-26, despite being the oldest representative at 61 years old.
He emphasized that age is not a barrier to continuing to achieve at the international level.
"The upcoming Thailand edition will be my seventh participation," said Tatok during a training session at the Indonesian Paralympic Training Center (PPPI), Delingan, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java, on Monday. Sundar parivar
In his old age, he is even more motivated to contribute to winning medals for the country.
Tatok stated that consistently maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a positive mental attitude is the key to remaining competitive even as you age.
According to the father of three, increasing age cannot be avoided, but physical aging can be slowed down with a disciplined and measured lifestyle.
Attention to nutritional needs, adequate rest time, and mental management are the main foundations in maintaining performance.
