Jokowi Buys Sneaker Shoes Made By Greysia Polii

PHOTO: Agus Suparto- Presidential Photographer

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo showed off the shoes he just bought today. Through his Instagram account, Jokowi bought shoes made by athlete Greysia Polii.

"I just bought new shoes. My favorite type of sneaker, the brand is FINE COUNSEL. And what's special, these shoes are made in the country whose business owners you know all about: Greysia Polii", Jokowi said on Jokowi's Instagram, Friday, August 13.

Jokowi admitted that he just found out that Greysia actually has a shoe production business which is said to be done by skilled hands of Indonesians but of world quality.

This was told by Greysia to Jokowi when she came to the Merdeka Palace to receive a bonus with the Indonesian contingent who had just returned from Japan.

"Yes, the gold medalist at the Tokyo Olympics seems to have secretly prepared her future plans after she no longer swings rackets. She already has a shoe and clothing business that is produced in Malang", said Jokowi.

"Besides, it's time for me to add new sneakers to my collection", he continued.

This morning, the athletes who competed in the Tokyo Olympics received bonuses for their achievements. President Jokowi gave the highest bonus to the women's doubles badminton pair, Greysia Polii/Apriyani Rahayu, with a nominal value of IDR 5.5 billion.

The ceremonial event of giving the bonus was held at the Bogor Palace and attended by a limited number of athletes and their coaches.

"The gold medalists (get bonuses, red) IDR 5.5 billion; silver medalists IDR 2.5 billion; and the bronze medalists IDR 1.5 billion", said Jokowi.

In addition to medal winners, bonuses will also be given to athletes and coaches who do not get medals. However, the former Governor of DKI Jakarta did not specify the amount to be given.

"Bonuses are also given to coaches, then non-medal-winning athletes are also given. It's big enough, but I don't need to mention it", said Jokowi.