Beijing Olympics historical moments for Indonesian weightlifting: coach
26/8/2008 17:25
Beijing Olympics has really become the historical moment for Indonesian
weightlifting.
"Indonesian weighlifter have been waiting for more than 60
years for medal earning. And, the history really started in Beijing, with the
victory of Eko Yuli Irawan and Triyatno," Indonesian weightlifting coach Lukman
told Xinhua today during special interview in Jakarta.
Eko Yuli Irawan
impressed the Indonesian people after winning the first bronze medal in the 56
kg category at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. And his teammate, Triyatno
gave the country another bronze medal.
"It was not only the first medal for
Indonesian team in the Beijing Olympics but the first medal also for Indonesian
weighlifting association," he said.
Indonesian weightlifters started to
participate in world events such as Olympics in 1948. The best result before was
achieved by Dirja Mihardja in Seoul Olympics in 1988. "But, he could only took
the fourth position, without any medal," he said.
Having waited since 1948,
Eko and Triyatno have really made historical moments by earning bronze medal,
respectively. "So, Beijing has been very memorable for me because of our success
in earning two medals after waiting for 60 years," he said.
Lukman did not
deny that his weighlifters' success turn to double happiness, namely the bonus
from Indonesian sport and youth ministry, Indonesian weightlifing association,
provincial governments where Eko and Triyatno used to be.
"Hopefully, the
success will give more motivation, particularly Eko who is preparing for junior
world championship next year in Romania," he said.
Xinhua
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