Major Events That Have Marked 2018 in Indonesia

... a swift response from the Indonesian Military (TNI), which deployed a ... , in August. The country's athletes won 31 gold, 24 silver ... 'ruf Amin, former chairman of Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), as his ...

'Papaja Mangga Pisang Djambu': Digging Nusantara History Through Old Pop Songs

... in the development of Indonesian pop culture, especially for ... – a sporting competition for athletes from mostly newly decolonized countries ... the mass killings of Indonesian communists. Sounds of Nusantara ... of various genres of Indonesian pop music spanning two ...

Ironically, Lack of Accessibility Still Plagues Jakarta's Asian Para Games

... multi-sport event for athletes with physical disabilities was ... free – facilities for disabled athletes, their families and fans ... This included revamping the athletes' village in Kemayoran, East ... steep learning curve for Indonesian administrations who want to ...

Indonesian Athletes Dominate Women's 100m Sprint at 2018 Asian Para Games

Jakarta. Indonesian sprinters Putri Aulia, Ni Made ...

Indonesian Judoka Disqualified From Asian Para Games for Wearing Hijab Due to Safety Concerns

Jakarta. Indonesian judoka Miftahul Jannah was disqualified ... of the hijab for Muslim athletes can be accommodated with ... rules to accommodate Muslim female athletes, as some of the strongest ... and Iran. In judo, however, athletes compete in much closer proximity ...

Shake, Rattle and Roll: Asian Para Games Feature Specially-Made 'Rattling' Medals

Jakarta. The Indonesian Asian Para Games Organizing Committee, ... produce will help visually impaired athletes identify their medals. Fanny said ... of the Games' mascot, the Indonesian Bondol eagle Momo.

Rica Oktavia Wins Indonesia's Third Gold at 2018 Asian Para Games; Breaks Long-Jump Record

... she finished in fourth place. Indonesian athletes Suparniyati and Tiwa won gold ...

Indonesia Wins First Gold at 2018 Asian Para Games in Badminton

... ceremony on Saturday evening. The Indonesian team competing in this year ... Asian Para Games comprises 296 athletes. In the 2018 Asian Games ...

Opening Ceremony of 2018 Asian Para Games Highlights Unity, Inspiration

... disabilities, as Indonesia welcomed athletes and officials from 43 ... largest number of participating athletes and countries. Rashed said ... . "We want the athletes' performance to encourage and ... everyone," Rashed added. Indonesian Asian Para Games Organizing ...

Indonesian Athletes Ready to Triumph at 2018 Asian Para Games

Indonesian athletes with disability are ready for ... 6-16. Most of the athletes, who will be competing in ... events are to be held. Athletes from 42 countries are expected ...