President Joko Widodo Named Father of Indonesian Sports
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VIVA – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) was given the title as the father of Indonesian sports by the Indonesian Olympic Committee (NOC Indonesia), on Monday. This is because of his big contribution to advancing sports achievements in the country.
Chairman of NOC Indonesia, Raja Sapta Oktohari, stated that President Jokowi gives all his attention to sports in Indonesia. Everyone can see and feel that. One is like an award for an outstanding athlete at the international level.
During the Members' Meeting and Extraordinary Congress at the Fairmont Hotel Jakarta, Oktohari proposed that Jokowi be named the Father of Indonesian Sports.
"President Joko Widodo has a concern for sports and we all the big family of Indonesian sports can feel it, where appreciation for athletes and sports is better. On this occasion, we propose what if President Joko Widodo is named the Father of Indonesian Sports, and 65 members of NOC Indonesia agreed.” Oktohari explained.
Rapat Anggota Komite Olimpiade Indonesia
- Dok. Komite Olimpiade Indonesia
It is not hard for NOC Indonesia to give this predicate to President Joko Widodo, Oktohari added. The President also provides Indonesia has a name in the international world.
During Joko Widodo on duty as the Indonesian President, Indonesia successfully hosted the Asian Games 2018, Asian Para Games 2018, and 2022. Various world-class single events also chose Indonesia as the host.
In addition, President Joko Widodo also gave increased appreciation to athletes who have made achievements. Among other things, an increase in bonuses for multi-event achievers.
"President Joko Widodo also gave an increase in bonuses to athletes. One piece of the Olympic medal was given an appreciation of IDR 5 billion when I became Chef de Mission at the 2016 Rio Olympics and there was an increase in bonuses when the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was increased again by IDR 5.5 billion per piece of medal." Oktohari said.
