Handayani took a deep breath as if she was releasing all the tension from the final match of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games boccia sport at the Nagoya City General Gymnasium, Kasadera area.
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The critical moments had just passed. The anxiety gripping the 30-year-old disabled athlete's mind vanished instantly when he scored a point in the fourth end .
Handayani emerged as the winner of the final match of the women's individual number - BC1.
She overcame a thrilling competition against Malaysian Lawas representative Angeline Melissa to win the gold medal.
"This is a tremendous final," he said.
Handayani started the match quite well, scoring a point in the first end to take the lead.
However, his opponent went on a rampage in the next two ends , scoring four points. He didn't expect the situation to turn around so quickly.
The situation was that crucial. Handayani took a moment to calm herself. She took several deep breaths to regain her focus on the battle.
When she returned to the final end , she immediately gained momentum, scoring four consecutive points, leaving no room for her opponent. The game ended, Handayani winning 5-4.
The drama of the match that ended happily answered the question behind the long sigh of the world number one athlete in the women's BC1 class.
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