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President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) hands over bonuses for Indonesian athletes in the 2018 Asian Para Games medal at the Presidential Palace in Bogor, West Java, Saturday (10/13/2018) afternoon. The awarding of bonuses was carried out symbolically to 3 athletes, namely: Hendy Wirawan from the chess sports branch representing gold medalists; Aris from swimming representing the silver medalists; and Sriyanti from Lawnball representing bronze medalists. Jokowi in his remarks appreciated the athletes who have worked hard in preparing themselves and competing in the 2018 Asian Para Games. Jokowi symbolically handed over gifts in the form of passbooks and ATMs to four athletes attending the event. The amount of bonuses given are the same as those given to the Asian Games athletes. The Gold medalists get a bonus of Rp 1.5 billion and opportunities to become civil servants or work in state-owned enterprises. Meanwhile, the silver medalists get a bonus worth Rp. 500 million. While the bronze medalist received Rp 250 million. The athletes who did not win medals and the coaches are also given bonus worth Rp. 20 million respectively. According to the President, the state will not suffer from material loses for giving bonuses because the athletes have raised the name of the dignity of Indonesia in Asia. (KBRN, 14.10'18Sg14.10.2018/TRANS AHM)