President Joko Widodo hands over the bonuses to Paris 2024 Olympic medalists in central courtyard of the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Thursday (08/15). (Photo by: PR/Rahmat)
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo Thursday (08/15) received the Indonesian contingent at the XXXIII Paris Olympics 2024 in central courtyard of the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta.
“I would like to extend my highest gratitude and appreciation on behalf of the nation and its people to the athletes who have fought hard at the 2024 Paris Olympics and given extraordinary pride to the nation, state, and its people,” President Jokowi said.
The President stated that the success of Veddriq Leonardo, the gold medalist in men’s speed climbing, Rizky Juniansyah, the gold medalist in men’s 73-kilogram weightlifting, and Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, the bronze medalist in women’s singles badminton, raised optimism and ambition for other Indonesian athletes to achieve better results in international events.
“I note that this is not an instant success. There is a long process carried out by all, from talent identification to long-term and continuous training. The coaches and supporting team are also working hard and they also have a contribution in achieving such results,” the Head of State added.
On the occasion, President Jokowi also handed over bonuses to the Olympic athletes and coaches as a token of appreciation from the Government.
“The Government has prepared a bonus of Rp6 billion for gold medalists, Rp1.65 billion for a bronze medalist, Rp2.750 billion for coaches of gold medalists, and Rp675 million for coaches of a bronze medalist. There are also Rp250 million for participating athletes,” the President remarked. (FID/DNS) (GWH/LW)
