Aprilia Santini Manganang (Channel News Asia)
Indonesian women's volleyball athlete, Aprilia Santini Manganang, unaffected scorn supporting the Philippine team. Mockery was actually burning spirit. So her performed well and deliver Indonesia victory.
"I want to say thank you because you helped burn me in the game and improving my performance," said Aprilia, quoted by Reuters on Wednesday, June 10th, 2015.
Earlier, the Philippines requested Singapore SEA Games Organising Committee (SINGSOC) to investigate the sex of Aprilia. They are suspicious because of the ability of the athlete 23 years. However, the request was rejected.
When playing in Singapore's Sports Hub, Filipino fans booed throughout the game Aprilia. Especially when he scores.
But, instead Aprilia appearance "craze". She's more excited. As a result, Indonesia the Philippines mercilessly slaughtered. Three straight sets. 25-22, 25-20, and 25-14. And Aprilia performed on the entire set. Scored 13 points for the Red and White.
Women's volleyball team manager of Indonesia, Hanny Surkatty Sidik, said Aprilia has represented Indonesia in various world stage in a few years. During that time, no one had ever doubted her gender. "Does not matter, because the Philippines without proof," said Hanny.
He added that the Indonesian team has given evidence to the committee. Indonesia also follow the rules of the IOC (International Olympic Committee), FIVB (International Volleyball Federation). And everything is clear since 2012. "surprise, he played in the 2014 world championship qualifier i Vietnam. There was no problem, "added Hanny.
Curious bunch Aprilia appearance? This afternoon, Thursday, June 11, 2015 the ongoing match between Indonesian women's volleyball team against Vietnam. Aprilia with the number 9 costume perform convincingly.
(Dream)
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