Karisma Evi Tiarani

Started: She took up Para athletics in 2014 at the Central Java Student Education and Training Centre in Surakarta, Indonesia. (tempo.co, 28 Sep 2018) Reason: She was invited to attend a Para sports tryout. "I had never taken up any sports before. Back then if someone asked me what my choice of sport was, I would answer badminton. But now I think I'm deeply in love with athletics, I will not switch sports." (cnnindonesia.com, 11 Oct 2018; tempo.co, 28 Sep 2018) Awards: She received a sporting achievement award from the Indonesian Ministry of Youth and Sports for her achievements at international events in 2018/19. (krjogja.com, 11 Oct 2019) Additional Info: COMPETING WITH FLU She contracted flu soon after arriving at the 2019 World Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Despite the illness disrupting her preparations for the event, she went on to win gold in the T63 100m. "There was the doping test, so I couldn't take any medicine. I could only rest. I skipped several training sessions because of my weak condition. I was very pessimistic knowing my rivals were veterans in the event and that this was my first world championships. I'm grateful that I can give my best for my country." (radarsolo.jawapos.com, 21 Nov 2019)