National rider dies tragically

National rider dies tragically

JAKARTA (JP): Andy Junaidi, a national rider being groomed for
the upcoming 18th Southeast Asian Games, died on Sunday after
falling at a show jumping practice session at the Artayasa track
in Cinere, South Jakarta.

An eyewitness, Niske, told Antara that the 24-year-old athlete
went down along with his horse. "To make matters worse, the horse
collapsed on him, with the saddle pressing his chest," he said.

Andy trained with the Dwimaturangga club and was practicing
for the fourth ASEAN Show Jumping championship, which was held at
the same location.

Andy, who died at Cinere hospital, was expected to give
Indonesia a gold medal in the SEA Games. (amd)