Arjun Bimantara

Arjun Bimantara was a 12-year-old child jockey from Bima, Indonesia, who tragically died in August 2023 after falling from his horse during a race. He came from a family of jockeys and had already made a name for himself in the racing world, often supporting his family financially. His death marked the third fatal incident involving child jockeys in just four years, raising serious concerns about the safety and exploitation of young riders in the horse racing industry.