Happy birthday, Koko

BUSAN, South Korea: Indonesian men's beach volleyball player Koko Prasetyo Darkuncoro had a memorable birthday on Wednesday as he got to celebrate it here during the Busan 2002 Asian Games.

As soon as he defeated the Qatar 1 team with teammate Agus Salim, a group of Korean girls sang Happy Birthday for him.

But, the most memorable gift was likely one from Indonesian women's cyclist Uyun Muzizah, who promised him the medal she won at the women's individual road race event in Gijang county.

"I have promised him that my present would be the medal I won today," said Uyun, who took silver in the 96.8-kilometer individual road race.

A special party has been arranged at the athletes' village for those celebrating birthdays during the 14th Asiad.--JP