Jakarta - Chris John appeared to be too strong for his younger contender Daud Yordan and managed to defend his WBA light weight title on points in Jakarta on Sunday night.John, the "Dragon", had to defend his title all the way in 12 rounds scoring 116 - 112, 116 - 112, and 117 - 111.The fight between the two Indonesian boxers proceeded rather sluggishly...
Kadin to develop national sports industry
Jakarta - The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) is resolved to help develop sports industry in Indonesia through active and effective communications with national sports industry players, a Kadin official said."We see now that Western and the United States investors are eyeing the Asian sports development, and this is a chance for...
Agum Gumelar meets FIFA president
London - Chairman of the PSSI (Indonesian Soccer Association) Normalization Committee Agum Gumelar had a meeting with President of the World Soccer Association (FIFA, Joseph S. Blatter at the organization`s headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland on Tuesday.Later Agum Gumelar paid a visit to the Indonesian embassy in Bern, and met Ambassador Djoko Susilo,...
Ten Semarang cyclists to participate in Tour de Singkarak
Semarang, Central Java - As many as ten cyclists from Semarang who are being prepared at the National Training Center (Pelatnas) for the 26th SEA Games will take part in the Tour de Singkarak in West Sumatra on June 6 to 12 this year."The ten cyclists are to be specialists in Individual Team Trial, cross country and downhill events. They will be divided...
Selangor Stretch Lead On Top Of Table
Kuala Lumpur - Selangor stretched their lead on top of the Super League table despite being held 1-1 by Terengganu at the Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium, Kuala Terengganu Friday night.The Red Giants collected 33 points from 16 matches, one point ahead of Terengganu.Selangor opened scoring in the 42nd minute through Safiq Rahim before Terengganu...
Chong Wei Takes On Peter Gade In India Open Final
New Delhi - World number one Datuk Lee Chong Wei is all fired-up to wrest his maiden India Open Super Series title on Sunday, after a sizzling play in the semifinals Saturday.The 28-year-old two-time All-England champion will meet Danish veteran Peter Hoeg Gade in the final at the Siri Fort Sports Complex, where the India's inaugural super series event...
Kelantan Back In The Lead
Kuala Lumpur - Kelantan are back at the top of the Super League after they defeated Kuala Lumpur 2-0 at the Sultan Mohamad IV Stadium in Kota Bharu Saturday night.With the result, they now have 33 points, the same as previous leaders Selangor after 16 matches a piece but have a superior goal difference.Mohd Badri Radzi put the visitors ahead in the...