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CULTURAL & SOCIAL PROFILE
SPORTS
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Dark
Future’ for Football in Indonesia
Wimbo Satwiko | The Jakarta Globe, May 23, 2011
A high-ranking Indonesian football official says there is no doubt FIFA will suspend the country after the Indonesian
Football Association election scheduled for last week was called off.
Joko Driyono, acting secretary general of the association, also known as the PSSI, said the country must brace
for “a dark future” following the chaotic end to the PSSI congress on Friday.
“The members of the normalization committee have agreed not to make any comments on our meeting with FIFA representatives,”
Joko told the Jakarta Globe on Sunday.
“All I can say is we’ve communicated to FIFA that we failed to hold the congress. In my opinion, the chance of
a FIFA sanction is 2,000 percent.”
On Saturday, the Globe was informed by a source who was privy to the meeting between the normalization committee
and FIFA officials that the FIFA representatives would “endorse a sanction” when the executive committee of world
football’s governing body convenes on May 30.
The source refused to be named because he was not authorized to discuss the matter.
Joko said the situation had deteriorated so badly that the PSSI would struggle to convince FIFA to change its mind.
“It’s not about what the PSSI can do after this. It’s about what kind of sanction that FIFA will give us,” he said.
Suspension from international play would be a shock for a large country with a passionate following for football.
Such a sanction would bar Indonesia from playing in FIFA-sanctioned events, such as the 2014 World Cup qualifiers
and any Asian Football Confederation club competitions. It would also keep Indonesia from competing in football
at the Southeast Asian Games, which it will host in November.
“We could hold a local league, but we could not play in any of FIFA’s events,” Joko said. “I don’t know how long
[a suspension] would last, but it depends on the association’s commitment to solving its problems.”
A faction of “pro-reform” PSSI members, who stalled the proceedings, blamed the normalization committee, under
Agum Gumelar, for the failure to hold an election on Friday.
The controversial Group of 78 said FIFA would be taking matters too far if it were to suspend the country.
“Agum failed to carry out his duty. It was an ordinary event, and the participants didn’t do anything to disturb
the proceeding,” said Yunus Nusi, the group’s spokesman.
“Agum and [FIFA representative] Thierry Regenass had no right to speak at the meeting. The question is this: Will
FIFA sanction Indonesia because of Agum’s incompetence? I don’t think there will be any sanction. FIFA has no legal
basis to do that.”
FIFA had set a deadline of Saturday for the election, which had already been pushed back three times. It will likely
not look kindly on Indonesia’s continued refusal to put its house in order.
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has instructed Sports Minister Andi Mallarangeng to help resolve the matter.
Andi said the congress should not be seen “as representative of the true state of Indonesian football” and that
Friday’s summit was part of “a long process of reform at the PSSI, an effort that needed to be continued.
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Christian Gonzales was anything but happy with Indonesia’s 4-2 loss on aggregate
at the AFF Suzuki Cup final. Merah Putih on Wednesday night defeated Malaysia 2-1
in the second leg of the final at Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta,
but it wasn’t enough for the title. (JG Photo/Afriadi Hikmal)
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Heartbreak for Our Heroes
Not even playing in front of the home crowd could stop Indonesia
from falling to another defeat in the Asean Football Federation Suzuki Cup final.
The Jakarta Globe
Sandy Pramuji, Wimbo Satwiko & Dominic Menor
December 30, 2010
Not even playing in front of the home crowd could stop Indonesia from falling to another defeat in the Asean
Football Federation Suzuki Cup final.
The Merah Putih lost 4-2 on aggregate to Malaysia in Jakarta on Wednesday, as its pursuit of a first-ever Cup title
was again in vain.
Indonesia needed to overcome a three-goal deficit that it suffered during the first-leg final in Kuala Lumpur on
Sunday, with its 2-1 victory at an overflowing Bung Karno Stadium not enough to arrest a string of Cup setbacks
dating back to the tournament’s inception in 1996.
Malaysia striker Mohd Safee’s 54th-minute goal put the Indonesians’ backs against the wall, all but assuring the
visitors victory in a tie featuring two sides that had never won the title.
With the win, coach K. Rajagobal’s side now owns the region’s top football prizes, after having clinched the Southeast
Asian Games title last year.
“The players have been working hard throughout the tournament so we truly deserve to win,” the Malaysia coach said.
Indonesia lost to Thailand in the 2000 and 2002 finals, and was defeated twice by Singapore in the two-legged final
in 2004.
A torrid start to the tournament had national team supporters seriously dreaming of finally winning the AFF Cup.
Indonesia netted 13 goals and conceded only two in three group stage matches, including a 5-1 rout of Malaysia
in their opener.
Coach Alfred Riedl’s squad blanked the Philippines in the semifinals, but having scored only two goals on aggregate
there was concern that Indonesia’s free-flowing attack had been deciphered by the opposition.
Malaysia seemed to lend some credence to the notion, forcing Indonesia to take ill-advised shots during the first
leg of the final.
Then again, it was Indonesia’s first away match of the tournament and some argued that the hostile environment
was a factor in the visitors’ out-of-sync play.
The home side saw a number of scoring chances on Wednesday, although a resolute showing by Malaysia keeper Khairul
Fahmi and some bad bounces kept the host out of the net.
“We missed a lot of chances. We should’ve scored five or six goals in the match,” Riedl said. “But I think we lost
the Cup in Kuala Lumpur because of that horrible 15 minutes when we conceded three goals.”
A great opportunity came in the 17th minute when Mohd Sabre was called for handball as the Malaysia defender tried
to deflect Arif Suyono’s header. Firman Utina took the spotkick, but Khairul made an excellent save.
When asked about Firman’s miss, Riedl said “I don’t want to talk about the ‘what ifs.’?”
Indonesia finally leveled in the 71st with a strike from Mohammed Nashuha, and Muhammad Ridwan providing the go-ahead
goal late in the game.
The nation threw its all-out support behind the national footballers, as more than 100,000 fans reportedly attended
the game at the 85,000-capacity Bung Karno Stadium. The arena was packed before lunch, causing heavy traffic around
Senayan.
The fans’ reaction after the loss was mixed. Tio, who traveled from his hometown in Yogyakarta, said all his efforts
to find a ticket for the match went for naught.
“I’m very disappointed that we didn’t win the title,” he said. “We spent four nights at the ticket booths hoping
to buy tickets. Lucky for us, we still made our way inside the stadium.”
Herman, a Jakarta resident, said the loss was “painful” but still gave credit to the national team. “I’m proud
of what our players have done. They never stopped fighting until the end.”
Despite fears that clashes among fans would occur, no incidents of violence were reported.
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December 19.2010
Indonesia's soccer team, shown in this file photo,
defeated the Philippines during their semi-final match
at the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2010
soccer tournament in Jakarta on Sunday.
(Reuters Photo/Crack Paliggi)
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INDONESIA-PHILIPPINES 1-0 First Leg
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Indonesia's
Football Team Into the AFF Cup Final
Sandy Pramuji & Wimbo Satwiko | December 19, 2010
Jakarta. Christian Gonzales never seems to run out of tricks up his sleeve. His latest magic act sent Indonesia
straight to the Asean Football Federation Suzuki Cup final.
The 35-year-old striker came to Indonesia’s rescue again on Sunday, blasting a powerful left-footed shot from nearly
50 meters out that was enough to give Merah Putih a 1-0 victory over the Philippines at Jakarta’s Bung Karno Stadium.
Gonzales was also responsible for the lone goal in the semifinal opener on Thursday, and his 42nd-minute strike
on Sunday sealed Indonesia’s 2-0 aggregate victory and its place in the AFF Cup title game.
“[Sunday’s] match was not for the weak of heart,” Indonesia coach Alfred Riedl said.
“It was difficult to win the last time, but the Philippines made it even harder for us.”
Next up for Indonesia is Malaysia in what promises to be an emotionally charged two-leg final that will open in
Kuala Lumpur on Sunday and end at Bung Karno Stadium on Dec. 29
Malaysia, the reigning Southeast Asian Games champion, secured its place in the AFF Cup final, its first since
the inaugural tournament in 1996, by ousting 2008 champion Vietnam 2-0 on aggregate.
The Malaysians’ only defeat in this year’s Cup came against Indonesia — a 5-1 thrashing during the group stage.
Indonesia is heading back to the AFF Cup final for the first time since 2004 when it lost to Singapore 5-2 on aggregate.
Gonzales figured in a number of scoring chances early in the game, but the Persib Bandung striker couldn’t cash
in.
One of those opportunities came just past the 20th minute mark when the naturalized Uruguay forward took a short
pass in front of an unmanned goal from one of his teammates, but couldn’t control the ball which rolled past his
legs.
In the 41st minute, Gonzales received a long pass at the penalty box with only goalkeeper Neil Etheridge to beat
but his attempt went wide.
His frustration and those of some 85,000 fans at the Bung Karno Stadium would end a minute later though.
With a phalanx of Philippines defenders standing between him and the goal, Gonzales fired a long-range shot that
bounced hard off Filipino defender Robert Gier and back to Gonzales.
Not to be denied, Gonzales found some space on his left and launched a missile from way outside the penalty
area that was well out of Etheridge’s reach and landed high on the left-side net.
The Philippines was in disarray through most of the game and never found a clear target, with most of their shots
coming from beyond 40 meters and none having a chance.
After the break, Indonesia was determined to double its lead, but Etheridge made sure the Filipinos would bow out
of the tournament with their heads held high by stopping shots from Zulkifli Syukur and Muhammad Ridwan early in
the second half.
“We had our chances in the second half but we just made a lot of bad decisions,” Riedl said.
“We weren’t looking for a good game today, but we were looking to go to the final.”
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Liverpool
Plans to Build Indonesian Football Academy
Dominic Menor |
The Jakarta Globe, December 06, 2010
Jakarta. Indonesia could be in line for Southeast Asia’s first permanent football academy to develop youngsters’
talent under plans being considered by English Premier League Club Liverpool.
The club is eager to boost its presence in Asia through its youth wing, the Liverpool International Football Academy.
Should the plan take off, Indonesia will be the first country in Asia that the Liverpool Academy will call home,
with the prospect of Indonesian students getting a direct line to try out to play in the Premier League.
The Anfield club has already sent its youth coaches twice this year to Jakarta.
After celebrated former Reds striker Ian Rush presided over one clinic in May, the club last Saturday launched
eight days of activities to promote football education.
Two coaches are conducting football clinics with almost 200 children and making outreach visits to schools.
The British Chamber of Commerce in Jakarta has been responsible for setting up the links to the club, and executive
director Chris Wren said now the academy’s frequent visits were hoped to open the door to bolder plans.
“There is a plan to establish a Liverpool Academy in Jakarta next year. Assuming this [visit] is successful and
things go as planned, it could be under way as early as May,” said Wren, a Liverpool native who has worked closely
with club officials.
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2010 ASIAN GAMES
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THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE
OF THE 16TH ASIAN GAMES
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OPENINGS
CEREMONY
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The 16th Asian Games sets sail on Pearl River
The 16th Asian Games opened in Guangzhou on Friday in a blaze of pyrotechnics as China staged the biggest sporting
gala since the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao declared open the Games on Haixinsha Island.
Asian Games' main cauldron lightened[2010-11-12]
Delegations enter site during Opening Ceremony of Asiad[2010-11-12]
Fireworks displayed during Opening Ceremony of Asian Games[2010-11-12]
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2010
Asian Games launched with spectacular ceremony in China
Guangchou, November 12, - 27, 2010
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(CNN) -- China rekindled memories of the 2008 Olympics with a spectacular opening ceremony for the 16th Asian
Games in Guangzhou on Friday.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao formally began the event, which will be the largest in its 59-year history with 28 Olympic
and 14 non-Olympic sports and 476 gold medals to be won.
China, which won a leading 166 golds at the previous competition in Qatar four years ago, has a delegation of 1,454
members including Olympic champion hurdler 110-meter hurdler Liu Xiang and badminton star Lin Dan.
He Chong, who won diving gold in Beijing, capped a massive fireworks display in the middle of the Pearl River on
Haixinsha Island by ignited a giant flare to light the cauldron that houses the Asiad flame.
Afghanistan's athletes were the first of the 45 nations taking part to parade, with China concluding the march
with Olympic women's rowing champion Jin Ziwei as flag bearer.
"Remember, you are part of history right here, right now," Olympic Council of Asia president Sheikh Ahmad
Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, of Kuwait, said in front of 30,000 people attending the ceremony.
"Please show us your best performance, and show us the spirit of sportsmanship, fair play, friendship and
respect to your fellow athletes and officials."
The event's official website reported that Guangdong Province built and updated 70 stadiums for the competition,
which runs until November 27, and that 900,000 volunteers will be on hand.
It said since winning hosting rights in 2004, Guangzhou officials have given out one million brochures and sent
40 million text messages to teach its citizens better manners, including instructions on how to smile.
This year, cricket, dance sports, dragon-boat racing, roller sports and Go chess will make their debut appearances
in the competition.
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The Games run until November 27, with hosts China heavily favoured to top the medal table, with South Korea
and Japan battling for second place. Just as Beijing did before the 2008 Olympics, Guangzhou has poured billions
of dollars into getting this sprawling southern metropolis ready. Other than the opening ceremony, no events were
held on Friday with the competition starting off on Saturday.
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MF Siregar dies at 82
The Jakarta Post, akarta | Sun, 10/03/2010
Indonesian badminton coach and key figure Mangombar
Ferdinand Siregar passed away on Sunday after suffering an illness. He was 82.
Siregar has dedicated all his life to sports particularly badminton.
One of his best achievements was helping Susi Susanti to win a gold medal in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, which
was also the first Indonesia's gold in the biggest sports event in the world.
He also received various sports awards at national and international levels
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MF Siregar.
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com — Mantan Sekjen Pengurus Besar Persatuan Bulutangkis Seluruh Indonesia atau PB PBSI, MF Siregar,
meninggal dunia dalam usia 82 tahun di Jakarta, Minggu (3/10/2010) pukul 14.00.
MF Siregar mengembuskan napas terakhirnya di Rumah Sakit Abdi Waluyo, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat, setelah dirawat selama
34 hari akibat terserang stroke.
"Benar, bapak meninggal dunia tadi siang pukul
14.00 di RS Abdi Waluyo," ungkap putri keempat almarhum, Ria Siregar, ketika dikonfirmasi, Minggu.
Ria mengungkapkan, almarhum segera dibawa pulang ke rumah duka di Jalan Kemanggisan Ilir Nomor 15, Slipi, Jakarta
Selatan, untuk disemayamkan.
Sosok yang memiliki nama lengkap Mangombar Ferdinand Siregar kelahiran 11 November 1928 ini rencananya akan dikebumikan
di TPU Petamburan, Jakarta Pusat. Namun, waktu pemakaman belum ditetapkan pihak keluarga.
"Kami masih belum bisa memastikan kapan beliau akan dimakamkan sebab masih menunggu beberapa anggota famili
yang masih berada di luar kota," ujarnya.
Sebagai informasi, MF Siregar dilarikan ke RS Abdi Waluyo pada 30 Agustus lalu karena terserang stroke. Sejak saat
itu, kondisinya tidak stabil.
Almarhum meninggalkan lima anak beserta sembilan cucu. Istrinya lebih dulu meninggal dunia beberapa tahun lalu.
Hampir sepanjang hidupnya MF Siregar mengabdikan dirinya di dunia olahraga dan ia dipandang sebagai seorang teknokrat
olahraga yang telah banyak memberikan sumbangsih bagi kemajuan olah raga berprestasi di Tanah Air.
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China
athletes 'faked their age'
The youths were X-rayed to try to determine their real age
BBC: 16 March 2009
Bone tests on teenage athletes in south China have shown that thousands
had faked their age, often in order to keep competing in junior events.
Tests on nearly 13,000 athletes found that more than 3,000 were older than their registered age, according to the
Sports Bureau of Guangdong Province.
At least one athlete was seven years older than their stated age, but most
were said to differ by a year or two.
The news comes as Guangdong prepares to host the 2010 Asian Games.
The investigation is the latest in a number of initiatives by the Chinese authorities to crack down on the practice
of age-faking, which many experts believe is rampant.
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Iran wins Asia Cup 2007
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AFC Asian Cup 2007
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FIFA World Cup 2006 site
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ATHENS, GREECE
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OLYMPICS 2004
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August 13-29, 2004
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INDONESIA MEDALISTS
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Men's single Gold Medalist, Indonesia's Taufik Hidayat
Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004. (AP Photo/Hasan Sarbakhshian)
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Taufik Hidayat cries while celebrating his victory against Korea 's Shon Seung Mo
Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004. (AP Photo/Hasan Sarbakhshian)
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Indonesia 53 kg weightlifter Raema Lisa Rumbewas lifts 115kg in the clean and jerk to take
Olympic silver in the Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Sunday, Aug 15, 2004. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
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SURF INDONESIA
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SURFING INDONESIA (MSN VIDEO)
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KONI - Komite Olahraga Nasional Indonesia
( Indonesian National Sports Committee)
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