REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) is proud of the achievements of the athletes who managed to win medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He made sure that the government would give bonuses to those who perfume the nation's name.
“We will talk about it later, which is clear that there are definitely bonuses,” the President said in a press statement after the presentation of the TORA SK and Review of Expo Festival LIKE 2 at Jakarta Assembly Hall (JCC), Jakarta, Friday (9/8/2024).
Jokowi also praised Indonesia's success in winning two golds at the Paris 2024 Olympics through Veddriq Leonardo in men's rock climbing and Rizki Juniansyah in men's 73 kg weightlifting.
“Yes I am very happy, I appreciate it very much and I think everyone is happy about Veddriq Leonardo's gold in rock climbing and Rizki Juniansyah has just won in weightlifting. I think the country appreciates, the people can also be proud of this golden achievement,” the president said.