Chris John still champion

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 as the two had been very careful in waiting for the right moment to strike.

From the second to the eight rounds the fight went quite hard with both boxers exchanging their blows.

Chris John relying on his jabs and right hook appeared to be successful.

The older fighter (31) appeared to be more successful in applying his techniques against the younger contender (24).

Win his win, Chris John in his 45 fights won with 22 KOs and two on points, without any loss. (*)

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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 Indonesia to take part in the development of national sports industry," Iman Arif, chairman of Kadin for sports development said here on Tuesday.

He said that therefor in the development of national sports industry in the country Kadin was prepared to offer its assistance, facilitate and pave the way for it.

The Kadin official said that sports development had become of the Kadin`s development programs in the sports field. After all, sports events have been mushrooming which are broadcast by televisions such as ESPN-Star Sports, Formula I and NBA, ATP Tennis.

"We are very responsive to that matters, including the broadcasting rights, sponsorship and merchandising. This constitutes a real impact of investment made by the western countries. That`s why we are determined to help develop Indonesia`s sports industry," he added. (Uu.A014/HAJM)

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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, according to a press release of the embassy received by the ANTARA News correspondent in London on Wednesday.

Agum Gumelar reported the committee`s performance to FIFA, and confirmed FIFA`s tasks in normalization PSSI.

In his meeting with the Indonesian ambassador, Agum Gumelar explained him on the report to FIFA its tasks and responsibilities to the Normalization Committee.

He mentioned the most important issues in the meeting was the decision of FIFA on the four candidates Nurdin Halid, George Toisutta, Arifin Panigoro and Nirwan Bakrie who had been rejected by the PSSI Appellate Committee.

Besides FIFA`s views on the latest developments of the meeting of all the votes in the PSSI Congress on April 14, Agung also told about the final and binding decision of FIFA on the important issue which will be reported in writing on April 20 and 21, 2011, to the normalization Committee chairman.

Ambassador Djoko Susilo welcomed the approach by the normalization committee chairman. He said that the attempt will be successful if the support of all involved, and ignoring all their interests.

At the Indonesian embassy in Bern, Agum also had TV interviews with several TV stations in Indonesia.(*)

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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 into two groups," said Nur Rochman, Central Java`s cycling coach, here on Monday.

The cyclists` names will be announced after they had been selected out of 68 candidates next May, he said.

In this year`s Tour de Singkarak, the participants will compete in seven stages. The first race will take place in Padang city, capital of West Sumatra.

The second is from Padang to Pariaman area. The third is from Pariaman to Bukittinggi city. The fourth is from Bukittinggi to Payakumbuh area. The fifth stage is from Payakumbuh to Sawahlunto area. The sixth is from Sawahlunto to Pagaruyung area, and the seventh is from Padangpanjang to Singkarak areas.

Tour de Singkarak 2011, is expected to be participated in by more than 200 cyclists including some of the foreign ones. (T.H015/Uu.B003/HAJM/A014)

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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 equalised through Ismail Faruqi in the 62nd minute.

In Ipoh, Kedah beat 3-1 at the Perak Stadium.

Kedah led 3-0 through Mohd Khyril Muhaimin (30th minute), Mohd Firdaus Mohd Faudzi (75th) and owned goal by Perak's Mohd Syazwan Roslan (83rd) while the home team scored a consolation goal through Mohamad Noor Hazrul (90th).

In the Premier League, Selangor PKNS continued their top position with 36 points from 14 matches after trouncing SDM Navy 6-0 at the Petaling Jaya Municipal Council Stadium.

In Kuching, Sarawak also routed MP Muar 6-0 at the State Stadium to trail the leaders in the second spot with 29 points from 14 matches.

Sarawak goals were scored by Zamri Morshidi (7th minute), Bobby Ganzales (40th, 68th), Ashri ChuChu (46th, 74th) and Mohd Shahrol Saperi (67th).

In Penang, USM FC beat Penang 5-2 at the Batu Kawan Stadium.

USM FC's goals were scored by Muhammad Afzan Zainal Abidin (20th), Mohd Failee Mohamad Ghazali (30th, 32nd, 52nd) and Mohd Hazrul Shah Mohd Abdul Hakim (69th) while reduced the deficit through Arsyah Mohd Ayob (71st) and Khairul Azri Jamal Haziq (85th)

In Johor Baharu, Johor were held to a scoreless draw by the armed forces at the Tan Sri Dato' Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium and Sime Darby beat Pos Malaysia 2-0 at the Selayang Municipal Council Stadium.

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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 is being held.

"I want to win the first India Super Series," said an excited Chong Wei, but acknowledged that his opponent was not an easy player.

Top seed Chong Wei showcased his mastery in court again, combining sharp smashes and accurate drop shots to dominate eight- seeded Hong Kong shuttler Hu Yun in today's semifinals.

It was a walk in the park for Chong Wei who defeated Hu 21-11, 21-15 in just 27 minutes.

In the other semifinal, world number six Gade, 34, entered the final, after knocking out South Korea's Park Sung Hwan 21-15, 21-19, and signalled he was still a force to be reckoned with despite his age.

"He (Gade) is an experienced player and I have played against him several times before. I just want to play my usual game and enjoy the India open," added Chong Wei.

Asked if he was under pressure as a top seed, he retorted,"no pressure at all."

Chong Wei last defeated the lanky Danish player in the 2011 Super Series in Taiwan.

But it was not a so pleasant day at the Malaysian camp today as other senior players succumbed in the semifinals, leaving only Chong Wei to battle it out in the tournament which offers total prize money of US$200,000 (RM600,000)tournament.

The men's double pair and top seeds Koo Kien Keat and Tan Boon Heong fell to fourth seeded Japanese pair Hirokatsu Hashimoto-Noriyasu Hirata 16-21, 19-21.

And, mixed doubles pair Chan Peng Soon-Goh Liu Ying also failed to cross the semifinal hurdle, losing to Indonesian Fran Kurniawan-Pia Zebadiah Bernadeth 12-21, 16-21.

SEMIFINAL RESULTS:

Men's singles:

Peter Hoeg Gade (DEN) bt Park Sung Hwan (KOR) 21-15, 21-19;

Chong Wei (MAS) bt Hu Yun (HKG) 21-11, 21-15;

Women's singles:

Porntip Buranaprasertsuk (THA) bt Pui Yin Yip (HKG) 21-13, 21-8;

Youn Joo Bae (KOR) bt Sayaka Sato (JPN) 23-21, 15-21, 21-12;

Men's Doubles:

Hirokatsu Hashimoto/Noriyasu Hirata (JPN) bt Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon (MAS) 21-16, 21-19;

Angga Pratama/Ryan Agung Saputra (INA) bt Alvent Yulianto Chandra/Hendra Aprida Gunawan (INA) 21-23, 21-18, 21-14

Women's Doubles: Miyuki Maeda/Satoko Suetsuna (JPN) bt Meiliana Jauhari/Greysia Polii (INA) 25-23, 21-8;

Mizuki Fujii/Reika Kakiiwa (JPN) bt Lok Yan Poon/Ying Suet Tse (HKG) 21-17, 16-21, 21-16

Mixed Doubles:

Fran/Pia(INA) bt Peng Soon/Liu Ying (MAS) 21-12, 21-16;

Tantowi Ahmad/Liliyana Natsir (INA) bt Muhammad Rijal/Debby Susanto (INA) 21-17, 15-9 (retired).

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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 24th minute while S.Chanturu wrapped their victory in fine fashion in the 79th minute.

At the Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah Stadium, Kuala Terengganu, hosts T-Team were held to goalless draw by Pahang while at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium in Cheras here Negeri Sembilan drew 2-2 with Felda United.

At the JCorp Stadium in Pasir Gudang, Johor FC mauled Sabah 3-0 with the goals supplied by Eddy Helmi Abdul Manan (41st), Mohd Riduwan Maon (80th) and Shahrizal Saad (90th).

In Kangar, bottom-placed Perlis piled more misery on themselves when they lost 1-3 to visitors Harimau Muda A.

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