President Jokowi Gives Tokyo Paralympic Medal Winner Bonus

President Jokowi when handing over bonuses for the Tokyo Paralympic athletes at the Bogor Presidential Palace (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo gave bonuses to athletes and coaches who competed in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.

"For your achievements, the government gives an appreciation in the form of bonuses," said Jokowi at the Bogor Presidential Palace, Friday, as reported by Antara.

President Jokowi conveyed this, accompanied by Minister of State Secretary Pratikno, Minister of Youth and Sports Zainuddin Amali, Chairman of the Indonesian National Paralympic Committee (NPC) Senny Marbun, Chef de Mission Andi Herman and other relevant officials.

"IDR 5.5 billion for gold medalists, IDR 2.5 billion for silver medalists, IDR 1.5 billion for bronze medalists and bonuses are also given to non-medalists and their coaches, but I don't mention the amount here. who whispered, let the Minister of Youth and Sports," added the President.

Indonesia won nine medals in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics event from the hard work of 23 athletes in seven sports.

"I and all the Indonesian people welcome your return home with pleasure, joy and pride. I express my highest appreciation for the struggle and hard work of the brothers who have achieved achievements and made the name of the nation and country proud," said the President.

According to President Jokowi, achieving a medal in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics is a leap.

"Thank you for the gold medal given in badminton, not just one gold, but two gold straight away. This is a leap and you are able to prove that you can compete, can compete in the global arena, and congratulations also to the champions who have won present, both silver and bronze medals," added the President.

President Jokowi hopes that the athletes' achievements at the Tokyo Paralympics can be an inspiration to the people of Indonesia.

"So that it can be a motivation for all of us for athletes and the people of Indonesia to continue to work hard to achieve achievements and give the best for the nation, for the country," said the President.

The President also advised athletes not to neglect to prepare for the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

"Don't neglect to prepare yourself. Remember, the Paralympics in France are only three years away because in 2024 and we hope that this 2024 Paralympics we can win medals and even higher achievements," added the President.

In the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, Indonesia was ranked 43rd with nine medals.

The details of the medals obtained by the Indonesian contingent were one gold medal in women's doubles badminton (Leani Ratri Oktila and Khalimatus Sadiyah), one gold medal from mixed doubles badminton (Leani Ratri Oktila and Hary Susanto) and one silver medal from women's singles badminton ( Leani Ratri Oktila).

Furthermore, one silver medal from men's singles badminton (Dheva Anrimushti), one silver medal from weightlifting (Ni Nengah Widiasih), one bronze medal from athletics (Saptoyogo Purnomo), one bronze medal from men's singles table tennis (David Jacobs) and two bronze medals from men's singles badminton (Suryo Nugroho and Fredy Setiawan).

Athletes who do not get a medal get Rp. 100 million.