Bonuses Aim to Spur Athletes’ Achievement
The government\'s appreciation for the nation’s sports heroes at the Tokyo Olympics was seen in the amount of the bonuses, which have been augmented compared to the Rio 2016 Olympics.
President Joko Widodo walks accompanied by weightlifter Eko Yuli Irawan (left) and badminton player Greysia Polii at the Indonesian Contingent meeting for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics at the Bogor Presidential Palace, Friday (13/8/2021).
The government has disbursed cash bonuses to all members of the Indonesian Olympic delegation to the Tokyo Summer Games. The bonuses are expected to motivate athletes to boost their performance further and inspire the sporting community.
JAKARTA, KOMPAS— There is a saying: “Pay workers their wages before their sweat dries.” This may be what occurred to President Joko Widodo as he handed over cash bonuses to Indonesian athletes and coaches at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.