Indonesian skateboarder Basral Graito Hutomo just won gold medal at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand. The 18-year-old just seen emotional in his amazing victory. Read the full story below.
Emotional gold winning moment
At the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, the internet went into full hype mode over Basral Graito Hutomo, an Indonesian skateboarder who secured the gold medal. Born in 2007, Basral couldn’t hold back his emotions during the final, defining moment of the competition.
In the final best trick round, Basral pulled off a notoriously difficult trick with flawless precision. The moment he landed it, emotions overwhelmed him, and he was visibly moved to tears. We also could seen like competitors from Malaysia and the Philippines were spotted cheering and hugging Basral.
It wasn’t just a victory, it was a celebration of the skateboarding community itself. The warmth and sportsmanship on display showed that beyond medals and tricks, the culture of skateboarding thrives on mutual respect, friendship, and shared passion.
”For 18-year-old Basral, the moment captured years of grinding in the streets of Solo, proving that talent, grinding, and hardwork can take you all the way to the top.”
More than just a skateboarder
The win hits even harder when you look at his journey, from growing up in Solo’s local street to rising as one of Southeast Asia’s top skateboarders. His story is more than just a medal run, it’s a full-circle moment that resonates far beyond the skate park.
”Long before the medals and viral moments, he was already known in the scene, and the wins followed naturally. Over the years, he’s stacked up trophies from some seriously legit competitions.”
Basral has been part of skate culture for as long as anyone can remember. He won the Indonesia Open X-Sport Championship in 2019, putting himself on the local skate map. Then in 2024, Basral then went global, taking the top spot at The Bunt Jam in Melbourne, one of the most respected skate contests in the world.
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