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President Joko Widodo hoped Indonesia's doubles pair of the world's number one Badminton players, Kevin Sanjaya and Marcus Gideon can maintain their best performance in Asian Games 2018. This was stated by Minister of Youth and Sports, Imam Nachrowi after accompanying Kevin/Marcus to meet President Joko Widodo at Merdeka palace, in Jakarta, on Monday (2/4). Imam Nachrowi said that the best achievement of Marcus Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya, Indonesia's doubles pair of the world's number one in All England in March 2018, received high appreciation from President Joko Widodo. The President also pays attention to the preparation of the two players.

“Mr. President continues to give spirit so that they can maintain their performances and give their best in Asian Games 2018. Mr. President also asked the things which have been conducted both in national training and in their clubs.  Kevin from Djarum, and Marcus from Tangkas. The president also asked about their training process until they entered into national training. Even, the President also asked abput their competitor countries in the region, especially in Asia at the Asian Games in 2018,” Imam Nachrowi said.

Meanwhile, Kevin Sanjaya mentioned that the meeting with President Jokowi has given motivation to them so that they can give their best in the next Asian Games. On the occasion, Marcus also stated that preparation will continue to be conducted not only for Asian Games 2018,  but also for other competitions, such as Thomas Cup 2018. Indonesia's doubles pair Kevin Sanjaya and Marcus Gideon have recently become the champion in the prestigious world badminton competition, All England 2018. Marcus and Kevin are Indonesia’s top athletes for gold medal in Asian Games 2018. (KBRN/Pradipta/Trans Yati/NITA)