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Govt awards cash bonuses to Olympic medalists, athletes

The government has awarded Rp 6 billion to Paris 2024 gold medalists lifter Rizki Juniansyah and speed climber Veddriq Leonardo, Rp 1.65 billion to bronze medalist shuttler Gregoria Mariska Tunjung and Rp 250 million to each athlete competing in the Summer Games.

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Stronger, better: Indonesia brings home two golds from Paris Olympics

Indonesia failed to keep up its tradition of badminton gold at this year’s Olympics, even though it sent nine shuttlers, the largest contingent of the Indonesian Olympic squad. ...

1 week ago
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Algerian gender-row boxer Khelif storms to Olympic gold

"I'm very happy. For eight years this has been my dream and I'm now the Olympic champion and gold medalist," said Khelif, 25. ...

1 week ago

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In day of firsts, Indonesia lands most Olympic golds since 1992

The two gold medals won by lifter Rizki Juniansyah and speed climber Leonardo Veddriq put Indonesia in 28th place in this year's national medal table.

1 week ago
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South Korea pistol shooter Kim Ye-ji collapses at press conference

Kim was speaking at the event in Imsil, the county that she represented for seven years in the southern part of South Korea, when she collapsed, a county official said by telephone

1 week ago
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Indonesians delight at first speed climbing Olympic gold

The 27-year-old former world record holder secured the ninth Olympic gold medal in Indonesia's history, the other eight all being won in badminton, much to the delight of fans and his family. 

1 week ago
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Algerian boxer in gender row goes for Olympic gold

With just three days of sport to go at the Games, there is a packed athletics programme at the Stade de France.

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Weightlifter Rizki Juniansyah wins Indonesia's second gold at Paris Olympics

The 21-year-old secured a total of 354 kg, setting the Olympic record in the clean and jerk as China's reigning champion Shi Zhiyong failed to finish.

1 week ago
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Speed climber Veddriq wins first gold for Indonesia in Paris

With his win, Leonardo gave speed-climbing powerhouse Indonesia its first Olympic gold medal in a sport other than badminton, and only its ninth since its first appearance at the Olympics in 1952.

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Six seconds for Olympic glory: Speed climbing wows Paris

First introduced at the Tokyo Olympics in a bid to attract a younger audience, sport climbing proved an instant hit and will feature again in Los Angeles in 2028.

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Indonesia takes home first medal in Paris following shuttler’s withdrawal

The bronze was Indonesia’s first medal at this year’s Olympics. It was also the country’s first in women’s singles badminton since the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where Maria Kristin Yulianti took the bronze.  

2 weeks ago
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AC Milan new maternity policy includes contract renewals

A push for maternity rights in professional women's sports has gained momentum in recent years, with several sports governing bodies, including FIFA, and sponsorship brands introducing new policies.

2 weeks ago
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IOC saddened by 'aggression' against boxers over gender row

Algerian Imane Khelif, who won her round of 16 welterweight bout over Italian Angela Carini in 46 seconds, and Taiwan's double world champion Lin Yu-ting, who is fighting on Friday, have been cleared to compete in the Olympics.

2 weeks ago
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Love is in the air as China win Olympic badminton gold

Chinese shuttlers Huang Ya Qiong and Zheng Siwei claimed the sport's first gold of the Paris Games when they demolished South Korea's Kim Won-ho and Jeong Na-eun 21-8, 21-11 in just 41 minutes.

2 weeks ago
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'Cool' Turkish marksman unruffled by viral Olympic fame

Dikec's posture caught attention as much as his silver medal, with the marksman wearing standard glasses, a team T-shirt with his left hand casually slung in his pocket and his pistol, but none of the specialized equipment used by athletes in the hyper-precise event, like headphones, special lenses or a hat.

2 weeks ago
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Olympic men's triathlon postponed due to Seine pollution

In a move that left athletes angry and Olympic officials scrambling, organisers announced shortly before 5:00 am (0300 GMT) that the men's event would be delayed by 24 hours and take place immediately after the women's race on Wednesday.

2 weeks ago
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Investment pays off as Western players improve on biggest stage

Badminton has become more lucrative over the past decade and investment in its infrastructure, such as training, facilities and health, from national and global badminton organizations has helped attract and develop players in other parts of the world.

2 weeks ago
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Prabowo attends Paris Olympics opening ceremony

A photo uploaded to Prabowo's Instagram account on Saturday shows the incoming president standing in an aisle of a tribune opposite the Eiffel Tower during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony on July 26, smiling in a translucent rain poncho.

3 weeks ago
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'We did it!': France breathes sigh of relief after Olympics ceremony

It lasted a marathon four hours, reaching a crescendo with a spectacular climax as the Olympic flame soared into the sky aboard a cauldron tethered to a balloon and Celine Dion serenaded Paris with an Edith Piaf song from the Eiffel Tower.

3 weeks ago
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Historic river parade, Dion show-stopper ignite Paris Olympics

Led out by Greece through jets of water cascading from a bridge, accompanied by an accordion player, around 7,000 athletes cruised down a six-kilometer stretch of the Seine to the Eiffel Tower on 85 boats.

3 weeks ago
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Weightlifter Rizki Juaniansyah aims for gold at debut Olympics

The young lifter is aiming to win Indonesia’s first weightlifting gold during his Olympic debut at Paris, banking on his strategy that combines optimism and mental strength.

4 weeks ago
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Spain wing wizards Williams and Yamal inspire Euro 2024 triumph

The youngsters have been key on their side's run to the final in Berlin and combined to send Spain ahead against England, a moment that felt fitting given their supreme summer.

1 month ago
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Fans get behind Indonesia's new Olympic uniforms

The athletes, coaches and other members of the Indonesian contingent can represent their country with pride at the 2024 Summer Games in fashion capital Paris, donning their new uniforms featuring the national colors designed by Didit Hediprasetyo, which many enthusiasts have lauded for their "minimalist", "modern" and "elegant" design.

1 month ago
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Indonesia's athletes hope to net gold at Paris Olympics

The country has secures more sports tickets in the world's largest multisport event than it has done in the past two decades.

1 month ago
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Golf’s newest bromance may be key to unlocking Kim’s full potential

The Korean rising star's close friendship with the United States' Scottie Scheffler is an integral part of his journey to become the world’s best golfer, though that might mean unseating his golfing brother.

1 month ago
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Spain starlet Yamal a 'genius': coach De la Fuente

Yamal scored a brilliant goal to level Randal Kolo Muani's opener for Les Bleus, with Dani Olmo then netting what proved to be the winner for Spain.

1 month ago
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'We didn't do enough', says France captain Mbappe

"We didn't do enough to get to the final," Mbappe told reporters. "They (Spain) played better than us, they deserved to go to the final and we are going home."

1 month ago
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Indonesian amputee soccer breaks new ground for disabled sports

The Indonesian Amputee Soccer Association (INAF) continues to struggle for acknowledgement and respect, two years after the team represented Indonesia at the 2022 Amputee World Cup in Turkey.

1 month ago
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Yamal makes history as Spain sink France to reach Euro 2024 final

Yamal, who turns 17 a day before Sunday's final against either the Netherlands or England, equalized with a superb strike from outside the box, curling a long-range effort into the top corner and past the fingertips of an airborne Mike Maignan.

1 month ago
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England's saviour Saka finds Euros penalty redemption

Arsenal forward Saka was England's saviour in Duesseldorf, his stunning 80th-minute equaliser keeping England in the tournament just as they looked set to limp out early.

1 month ago

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Mon, August 19, 2024

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