ANTARA News - Sports

Thomas Cup: Indonesia surrenders to Japan

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:37:03 +0700

Indonesia`s hope to proceed to the semi-final round of the men`s group Thomas Cup badminton championship was dashed here on Wednesday following its third single player Hayom Rumbaka`s loss to Takuma Ueda 14-21, 19-21.

South Sumatra to send its athlete to Kenya

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:18:19 +0700

South Sumatra province will send a number of its athletes to Kenya to have exercises in a bid to improve their ability in the face of national sports week (PON) 2012 in Riau provice, South Sumatra administration spokesman said.

Indonesian inter milan supporters welcome champions cup

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:01:15 +0700

Some Indonesian supporters welcomed the arrival of Inter Milan officials carrying Champions Cup at Soekarno-Hatta airport here on Tuesday.

Indonesia Uber Cup team beats South Africa`s team 5-0

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:44:56 +0700

Indonesia`s Uber Cup badminton team defeated South Africa`s team 5-0 in the first elimination round in Group A at Wuhan Sport Complex here on Monday.

Hundreds of cyclists to compete in Tour de Singkarak

Mon, 21 May 2012 21:50:22 +0700

Hundreds of cyclists from 17 countries will compete in Tour de Singkarak on June 4 through 10, 2012 and therefore the West Sumatra government is now improving 10 kilometers of roads for the event, a spokesman has said.

Jakarta Popsivo Polwan wins Proliga 2012

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:40:03 +0700

Jakarta Popsivo Polwan women`s volley ball team won the Proliga 2012 championship after beating Jakarta Electric PLN 3-2 at Senayan Stadium here on Sunday.

Persebaya defeats Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan 4-1

Sun, 20 May 2012 01:45:16 +0700

Persebaya, the Indonesia's Surabaya soccer team defeated Malaysia's Negeri Sembilan club 4-1 (3-0) in an international try-out in the Bung Tomo sports stadium here on Saturday.The four goals were made by Fernando Soler at the fifth minute, 13th, 29th and the 52nd, while the single goal for the ...

Chris John ready to fight Kimora

Fri, 04 May 2012 21:12:59 +0700

Holder of WBA Super Champion featherweight title Chris John is ready to fight his Japanese contender Shoji Kimora in a title fight in Marina Bay Sands Resort, Singapore, on Saturday (May 5).

Indonesia football team to play in Palestine

Thu, 03 May 2012 21:20:53 +0700

Indonesia will send its national team to Palestine to take part in a football tournament there, according to Bernhard Limbong who is in charge of the team.

Chris John ready to defend 16th world title

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:09:41 +0700

The WBA Super Featherweight Champion Chris John said he was ready to defend his 16th title against Shoji Kimora (Japan) at the Marina Bay Sands Resort in Singapore on May 5, 2012.

Westwood wins Indonesian Masters 2012

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:32:36 +0700

British golfer Lee Westwood came out as the winner of the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Master 2012 golf tournament here on Sunday.

PBSI optimistic Thomas Cup team to reach quarter finals

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:46:23 +0700

Indonesia`s Thomas and Uber Cup team manager Mochammad Feriansyah said he was optimistic the Thomas Cup team would proceed to the quarter final round despite having to meet China`s in the preliminary round.

Kido, Hendra move to finals

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 22:59:08 +0700

Indonesia`s sixth favored badminton men`s doubles Markis Kido and Hendra Setiawan waltzed to the finals of the Australian Open after beating their compatriots Angga Pratama and Ryan Agung Saputro.

Simon to meet Jin in Australia Open semifinals

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:36:51 +0700

Indonesian third-seeded Simon Santoso will compete against Chen Jin from China for a place in the final round of the Australian Badminton Open after beating Shon Wan Ho from South Korea on April 6.

Indonesia to bid to host 2019 Asian games

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:00:00 +0700

Indonesia is ready to compete with Malaysia, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Dubai to host the 2019 Asian Games, a ministry official said here on Thursday.

Westwood vows to retain crown at Indonesian Masters 2012

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:38:58 +0700

Indonesian Masters champion Lee Westwood has vowed to defend his title at the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters 2012 international golf tournament to be held at the Royale Jakarta Golf Club from April 19-22.

Australian golfer Nick Cullen wins Indonesia Open 2012

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:51:54 +0700

Australian golfer Nick Cullen won the Indonesia Open 2012 International Golf Tournament assuring a stroke over after a final put at Emeralda Gold, Cimanggis, Depok, West Java, on Sunday.

PSSI`s chairman meets AFC`s president in Malaysia

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:41:02 +0700

The All-Indonesia Soccer Association (PSSI)`s general chairman, Djohar Arifin Husin met the AFC acting president, Jang Zhi Long in the AFC`s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur to report the results of PSSI`s congress in Palangkaraya on March 18.

La Nyalla elected general chairman of KPSI-backed PSSI

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:37:15 +0700

La Nyalla Mattalitti was elected general chairman of the Indonesian Soccer Secure Committee (KPSI) version of the All-Indonesia Soccer Association (PSSI) in an extraordinary congress here on Sunday.

Edmound elected chairman of PB ISSI for 2012-2016 period

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:37:53 +0700

Edmound JT Simorangkir was elected chairman of the Indonesian Bicycle Sport Association Executive Board (PB ISSI) for 2012-2016 period in its national congress here on Saturday after gaining a landslide victory.