Diving athlete from Jepara Regency, Syabilla Rizkia Putri Raharja, died while taking part in a competition in the 2026 Central Java Provincial Sports Week which was held on the Awann Costa coast, West Semarang, Semarang City.
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Semarang Police Chief, Senior Commissioner Erlin Tan Jaya, confirmed the death of the winner of two gold medals at the 2026 Porprov.
According to him, the tragic incident began when the victim was taking part in a race in the sea area north of Semarang City.
The witness, who was the race driver, said he saw the victim waving after completing two laps, but continued the race.
"Information from the committee and medical team, the victim is suspected of suffering from exhaustion," he said.
Entering the third round, he said, the UGM Yogyakarta student reportedly started to drown, before officers finally helped and evacuated her to the shore.
He said the victim's life could not be saved even though he was rushed to the hospital.
The diving sport in the 2026 Central Java Provincial Sports Week (Porprov) was held in two locations, namely the swimming pool at the Jatidiri GOR complex in Semarang and the northern waters of Semarang City in the Awann Costa Beach area.
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