Wed, 27 Jun 2001

Hendrawan, Tony get cash bonuses

JAKARTA (JP): Hendrawan and Tony Gunawan received cash bonuses from the East Java administration for their success at the World Championships in Seville, Spain, earlier this month.

Hendrawan became the fifth Indonesian to take the men's singles crown at the World Championships, while Tony continued the country's domination in the men's doubles, along with partner Halim Heryanto of West Java.

Antara reported that Hendrawan received Rp 30 million (US$2,655) while Tony was given Rp 20 million. The bonuses were presented by Badminton Association of Indonesia chairman Subagyo Hadisiswoyo on Monday evening during the opening of the Aqua Masters junior circuit. (yan)