The minister symbolically handed over the bonus to Defia at the Youth and Sports Ministry here on Monday.
"Congratulations to Defia (on your success). The Rp1.5 billion bonus will be transferred to you after the Asian Games 2018 is over, probably in October 2018," he saud.
In addition to cash bonuses, the government has also prepared bonuses in other forms for athletes who contribute gold medals to the Indonesian contingent, he said.
"Besides money, of course, the government has made available other bonuses including civil service employment and houses. We have prepared all of them," he said.
He expressed hope that Defia`s success will inspire other Indonesian athletes who are now competing in various sporting events at the Asian Games 2018.
"May Defia`s achievement inspire and encourage other athletes who are now struggling? Don`t be discouraged, afraid and worried. The entire Indonesian nation support and pray for you," he said.
Defia snatched a gold medal from the women`s Poomsae individual event at the Asian Games 2018 after beating Marjan Salahshouri of Iran in 8.690-8.470 at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) on Sunday.
Reporting by Rr. Cornea Khairany
Editing by Suharto
Reporter: Antara
Editor: Andi Abdussalam
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