The Jakarta Post

Indonesia fails to stop mighty China in Uber Cup final

admin — Sat, 17 May 2008 21:24:28 +0700

Indonesian women's badminton team failed Saturday to defeat star-studded China at the women's team Uber Cup championship.

China took an early lead when first single world's No. 1 Xie

Lam closes in on Masters win

admin — Sat, 17 May 2008 11:16:27 +0700

JAKARTA: Singaporean golfer Lam Chih Bing continued his dominance at the Mercedes-Benz Masters Indonesia on Friday, with a third-round four-under-par 68 giving him a five-stroke lead over Filipino

Supermom Susi keeps her hopes high for young ones

admin — Sat, 17 May 2008 11:15:31 +0700

Time is precious for former Indonesian badminton queen Susi Susanti, who has her hands full juggling three roles -- Indonesia's Uber Cup team manager, owner of sports equipment company Susi Sports

Thomas Cup results shocking: officials

admin — Sat, 17 May 2008 11:22:29 +0700

The results of Indonesia’s Thomas Cup team – South Korea match was shocking to many.

Indonesian Badminton Federation Sutiyoso said he thought the Indonesian team would fare better.

Indonesia crashes in Thomas Cup semis

admin — Fri, 16 May 2008 21:32:34 +0700

Indonesia's dreams of snatching badminton men's team Thomas Cup before home fans crashed Friday in a disarray after being crushed 3-0 by South Korea.

China beats Malaysia in a close fight to reach Thomas final

admin — Fri, 16 May 2008 19:38:14 +0700

Defending champions China had a tough fight in defeating Malaysia 3-2 at the Thomas Cup men's team badminton championship and ensuring them a spot in the final.

Indonesia relishes tough Thomas clash against Korea

admin — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:50:24 +0700

Indonesia looks to continue its improved performance when it takes on South Korea in the semifinals of the Thomas Cup men's team badminton competition on Friday.

Lam extends lead at RI Masters golf c'ship

admin — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:39:17 +0700

Singapore's Lam Chih Bing fired his second successive seven-under-par 65 to maintain his lead in the Mercedes-Benz Masters Indonesia at Emeralda golf course in Cimanggis, Depok, West Java on Thursd

RI names rugby team for July tests

admin — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:39:15 +0700

JAKARTA: The Indonesian Rugby Football Union (IRFU) announced Wednesday a 30-man squad to take on Cambodia and Laos in upcoming IRB-sanctioned Rugby Tests at the Pelita Harapan University Stadium i

Sharapova to become No. 1 in tennis rankings

admin — Fri, 16 May 2008 01:29:47 +0700

Maria Sharapova will assume the No. 1 ranking in tennis because of Justine Henin's retirement.