krisna,huangkwokhau or anyone, could you translate the news below source: http://www.metrotvnews.com/berita.asp?id=44216 PERAIH JUARA DUNIA BULU TANGKIS TIBA DI TANAH AIR Metrotvnews.com, Tangerang: Peraih dua gelar juara dalam kejuaraan dunia bulu tangkis di Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Senin (20/8) sore tadi telah kembali ke Tanah Air. Keharuan terutama terasa saat Markis Kido, salah satu pebulu tangkis yang berhasil membawa emas bagi Indonesia, keluar dari gerbang kedatangan internasional Bandara Soekarno-Hatta, Tangerang, Banten. Ibu kandung Markis, Yul Asteria dan sejumlah saudara yang telah menunggu sejak siang, langsung memeluk haru Markis. Yul juga mengalungkan rangkaian bunga pada Markis sebagai ucapan selamat. Menurut Yul, selain mengharumkan nama Indonesia kemenangan Markis juga merupakan kado terindah bagi ayah Markis yang kini sedang sakit. Menurut Markis, kemenangan ini diharapkan sebagai pemicu untuk meraih lagi gelar juara pada olimpiade mendatang. Selain Markis dan Hendra, nampak juga pasangan ganda campuran Nova Widianto dan Lilyana Natsir yang juga berhasil meraih emas dalam nomor ganda campuran. Namun, kedatangan peraih gelar juara dunia bulu tangkis Malaysia ini tidak disambut khusus oleh pihak KONI maupun PBSI di bandara Soekarno-Htta.(DOR) SUTIYOSO MENARGETKAN 4 EMAS DI OLIMPIADE BEIJING Metrotvnews.com, Jakarta: Dua juara dunia bulu tangkis asal Indonesia, Markis Kido dan Hendra Setiawan serta Nova Widiyanto dan Lilyana Natsir, Senin (20/8), disambut oleh Ketua Umum PBSI Sutiyoso di Balaikota Jakarta. Menurut Sutiyoso, keberhasilan meraih dua gelar juara dunia membuat dirinya berani menargetkan raihan empat medali emas cabang bulutangkis di ajang Olimpiade Beijing 2008. Untuk mewujudkan ambisi itu, Sutiyoso meminta pemerintah memberikan bantuan dana sebesar Rp 25 miliar. Menanggapi target Sutiyoso di Olimpiade, pasangan Markis Kido dan Hendra Setiawan menyatakan kesiapannya meraih emas Olimpiade dari nomor ganda putra and about reward.. i just saw in metro sport....
In Southeast Asia, that is a lot of money because of the more affordable cost of living. That amount will go a long way over there compared to here in the US.
WOW, Wealth Of Winners. I assume that everyone in Indonesia are multi billionaire... the richest country in the world, indeed, by the amount of income.
of course. before lilyana natsir play in this WC, the state of north sulawesi where she came from, gave her land and house, i m sure the gov of ina will reward them house.
Translation - By ABE DENG Source - from Metrotvnews.com BADMINTON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS ARRIVE HOME Metrotvnews.com, Tangerang: The winners of two titles at the recent world badminton championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, arrived home on Monday afternoon. It was an emotional return especially for Markis Kido, one of the successful shuttlers who won gold for Indonesia, when he came out of the arrival hall of the Soekarno Hatta International Airport, Tangerang, Banten. Markis's mother, Yul Asteria and a few relatives who had been waiting since noon, immediately hugged Markis. Yul also presented a bouqeut of flowers for Markis as a show of gratitude. According to Yul, other than having elevated Indonesia's name, Markis's victory is also the best news for his father, who is currently ill. Markis added that he hoped this win will be used as a catalyst for further success in the next Olympics. Other than Markis and Hendra, the mixed doubles pairing of Nova Widiyanto and Lilyana Natsir where also successful in winning gold in the mixed doubles event. However, the arrival of these world champions from Malaysia was not met by officials from KONI or PBSI at the Soekarno Hatta Airport. (DOR) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUTIYOSO TARGETS FOUR GOLDS AT BEIJING OLYMPICS Metrotvnews.com, Jakarta: The two world champion badminton pairs from Indonesia, Markis Kido and Hendra Setiawan as well as Nova Widiyanto and Lilyana Natsir, were greeted by the HEad of PBSI, Mr Sutiyoso at Balaikota Jakarta on Monday. According to Sutiyoso, the success of winning two world titles have made him bold enough to target four gold medals from the badminton event at the Beijing Olympics 2008. To realize the ambition, Sutiyoso is requesting for the government to give a assistance grant of Rp 25 Billion. Echoing Sutiyoso's target at the Olympics, the pair of Markis Kido and Hendra Setiawan has mentioned their readiness to wrest the Olympic gold from the men's doubles event.
THIS IS AN EARLY WARNING FROM INDONESIA... I guess 4 golds at the Olympics is realistic. Chances to realize it is 98%. BRAVO INA
hm...4 golds....??? I have to say it is tough...I will be very happy if we can get 2..unless Vita/butet plays well in WD then we have a bigger hope....
Four golds target in Beijing Games according Bang Yos version will coming from 2 WChamps 2007, Lilyana/Vita (WD) and MS (TH or Sony). Is this wishful thinking? Even from 1992 Barcelona until 2004 Athens INA was capable to reach maximum 2 Golds in Olympic arena. I think INA's gold tradition may continue in upcoming 2008 OG but never dare to dream 4 golds unless miracle happens!
LYB has already lashed out at his team for winning "only 3 golds". That shows China's ambition, a clean sweep of all Olympic gold medals. Remember Beijing Asiad 1990? China almost achieved a clean sweep, but for the presence of Professor Park and Chung Myeong Hee.
Yes... TH/Sony will get GOLD MK/Hendara will get GOLD Nova/Butet or Flandy/Vita will get GOLD Lylyana/Vita will also get GOLD So...4 GOLDS for Beijing Olympics is VERY REALISTIC!!!! The only remaining gold will go to WS --> China