The triumphant performances of our athletes in the Asian Games XVIII held in Jakarta and Palembang is surely an oasis in the current desert land of Indonesian non-accomplishment. Up to the day before the closing ceremony, Indonesia attained 31 gold medals and now holds fourth position in the games. Not only did we surpass our target of 16 golds, this is the highest sports achievement ever achieved in Indonesian history.

As in the 1962 Asian Game