Yavianda takes second gold with Asian backstroke record
The Indonesian swimmer clocked 1 minute 3.07 seconds in the S12 final at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.
Indonesia’s Maulana Rifky Yavianda claimed his second gold at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, setting an Asian record of 1 minute 3.07 seconds in the men’s 100-metre backstroke S12 final.
The 24-year-old competed at Nagoya City General Gymnasium and also broke the Asian record for the opening 50 metres, reaching that mark in 30.31 seconds. His backstroke victory followed gold in the men’s 100-metre freestyle S12.
Japan’s Genki Saito finished 0.69 seconds behind Yavianda, taking silver in 1:03.76. Dmitriy Khorlin of Uzbekistan earned bronze with 1:05.77.
Iran’s Abadi Karimi Jahan placed fourth, recording 1:11.32, while Lin Shin-wei of Chinese Taipei came fifth in 1:18.49.
Indonesia stood ninth in the medal standings after three days of competition. Its 25 medals comprised four golds, four silvers and 17 bronzes. The Games run from October 18 to 24, with events across 18 sports.
