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Arif Pangestu is looking to improve his record on archery’s biggest stage this summer.
At 16, the Indonesian recurve man was one of the youngest archers at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics – and his maiden campaign at the Games ended in a loss to European Games Champion Florian Unruh in the first round.
But at the 2023 Hyundai World Archery Championships last summer, Pangestu flashed deeper quality.
He won Indonesia an Olympic quota spot for Paris 2024 by finishing fourth.
“[I was] very relieved, because I was able to get the Olympic quota at the first event,” said Pangestu. Competition in Berlin heralded the beginning of the qualification period.
“It feels like I was given a second chance to compete in the Olympics and I will try my best to get the best result [there].”
Should Pangestu ultimately be confirmed to take up the spot for Paris – he’ll compete at his second Games aged just 20.
