Greysia And Apriayani Win, Erick Thohir, Sri Mulyani, Sandiaga Uno And M Lutfhi Upload Their Happiness On Social Media

Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu women's doubles badminton pair (Photo: badmintonindonesia.org)

JAKARTA - The women's doubles badminton pair Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu today managed to bring home the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, after defeating the women's doubles pair from China Chen Qing Chen and Jia Yi Fan.

The victory made the Indonesian people happy and proud, including the Minister of SOEs, Erick Thohir. Erick even stopped his activities for a moment to see the moments of this women's doubles victory. "There are not enough words and feelings that can express how happy, touched and proud for the hard work of @greyspolii and @r.apiyanig this afternoon. activity for a moment to see the moment of victory for the Indonesian heroine," wrote Erick, closed from the official Instagram account @erickthohir, Monday, August 2.

Not only stopping the activities, Erick admitted that he also felt the tension of the match that Greysia and Apriyani participated in. In fact, he had tears in his eyes when this women's doubles pair managed to beat their opponent. "My chest was pounding and my eyes were teary. I'm sure everyone who saw the match felt the same way," he said. Erick acknowledged Greysia as a relentless fighter. . Because, to win a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the struggle is not easy. As is known, at the London Olympics, Greysia was disqualified and almost decided to retire in 2017. ," he said. He also thanked Greysia and Apriyani for their achievements for Indonesia.

"@greyspolii and @r.apriyanig, allow me and the entire Indonesian nation to say thank you and congratulations on presenting the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. This victory definitely brings new enthusiasm for us. ," he said. Not only Erick Thohir , Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani also expressed her pride in the Indonesian heroine. She admitted that she cried watching the women's doubles match at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. "Haru shuddered with pride, and Haru cried with joy seeing the moment of Greysia Polii - Apriyani Rahayu's victory in the women's doubles badminton final at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The first gold of the 2021 Olympics for Indonesia!," Sri wrote, quoted from her personal Instagram account @Smindrawati. Sri admitted that she was proud of the achievements made by Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu. According to him, their victory was a prize for the 76th year of Indonesian Independence.

"Greysia Polii-Apriyani Rahayu, thank you for your achievements for making us all Indonesians proud. A beautiful gift for the 76th anniversary of Indonesian independence, great and strong human beings!," he said. the departure and matches of the Indonesian Team for the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo. In addition, the government through the state budget is also committed to providing support for the search for superior seeds and coaching sports athletes," he continued.

Likewise, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, also expressed his pride in Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu. Because, according to Sandi, their opponent is the second world champion. "Alhamdulillah.. a gold medal for Indonesia! Indonesia Raya is reverberating at the Tokyo Olympics. Congratulations to @greyspolii @r.apriyanig. World ranking 2 was conquered in straight sets. Great! ," he wrote on his personal Instagram account @sandiuno.

Sandiaga will also provide vacation packages around super priority destinations for badminton athletes Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu. This holiday package is a form of government appreciation to Greysia and Apriyani for bringing home a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Minister of Trade Muhammad Lutfi also felt proud of the victory that was achieved by Greysia and Apriyani on his Instagram social media account @mendaglutfi. The victory proves that Indonesian women are great. "Thank you @greyspolii @r.apriyanig who succeeded in singing the song Indonesia Raya at @tokyo2020! Great Indonesian women!! ," he wrote.