"Dream - Veddriq Leonardo made history by winning the first gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In the final match of the rock climbing event, Veddriq defeated Chinese athlete, Wu Peng, with a time of 4.75 seconds, or 0.02 seconds ahead. Rock climbing is only being played for the second time in the Olympics after it was first contested at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Veddriq's achievement has impacted the popularity of rock climbing in society. While football has long been the most popular sport in Indonesia, the increasing number of rock climbing communities in various regions and a series of athlete achievements have made this sport increasingly favored."

"The players are not limited to adults only. Children can also participate because there are many benefits. Such as improving concentration and focus, building self-confidence, and overcoming stress. The founder of Teman Panjat Tangerang, Ivan, shares tips for beginners who want to start rock climbing. According to him, learning rock climbing requires strong intention and courage. Those who wish to learn should preferably join a club affiliated with the Indonesian Climbing Federation (FPTI)."

"Must join the clubs that are in each city affiliated with the Indonesian climbing federation," said Ivan to Dream, Friday, August 9, 2024. In the future, beginners will consult with coaches regarding training needs, including physical and mental preparation. In addition to physical preparation, beginners also need a number of climbing equipment, such as safety gear and shoes. The prices vary depending on the brand choice."

"If you regularly train, generally it takes at least one year to become proficient with an intensity of 3 to 4 training sessions per week," he said. Ivan also provided recommendations for the best climbing spots in Indonesia. One of them is in the karst area of West Bandung. "For the best climbing spots, there are several places; the closest to Jakarta is in the karst of West Bandung, Citatah 125 Cliff, Pawon Cave, and Mount Hawu. If outside of Java, there is in the Harau Valley, West Sumatra," he explained.

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"My hope is that this sport can become more recognized in the wider community and become a sport lifestyle, as well as encourage the community to be active in sports," said Ivan. According to him, there are still many aspects that need improvement regarding the coaching process and nutrition for athletes in the regions. He hopes that these issues will be resolved soon so that more rock climbing athletes can achieve accomplishments at the national and international levels. "In general, regulations at the national level are good. What needs to be improved is the coaching process and the provision of nutrition for athletes in the regions," he concluded.