TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Vice President Jusuf Kalla applauded the efforts shown by Indonesia's men's badminton team against China in the team's final match on Tuesday, August 22, 2018. Kalla especially praises Anthony Ginting.
"Winning or losing does not matter, but the enthusiasm is extraordinary," the Vice President said at his office, Jakarta on Wednesday, August 23, 2018.
JK was amazed especially by Anthony Ginting's enthusiasm during his match against Shi Yuqi. Both presented a fierce match, but Ginting ended up losing due to his thigh injury.
"Anthony Ginting is extraordinary. He is so [high spirited]. Although he was injured and wounded, he still wanted to get up," Kalla said.
The Indonesian men badminton team failed to win gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games. They had to settle for silver after losing 1-3 in the final against China.
VINDRY FLORENTIN