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Indonesian badminton national athletes protected by BP Jamsostek
The social security program covers job-related illness and injury, as well as death.
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Indonesian shuttlers Rinov Rivaldy (left) and Pitha Haningtyas Mentari (second left) attend a ceremonial event for a partnership between the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) and the BP Jamsostek social security program at a national training camp in Cipayung, East Jakarta. All national shuttlers under the management of the PBSI are registered in the program. (PBSI/PBSI)
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embers of the national badminton team have been registered as active participants of the BP Jamsostek social security program, previously known as the Workers Social Security Agency (BPJS Ketenagakerjaan).
The program covers job-related illness and injuries, as well as death. The athletes are under the patronage of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI), the association said in a statement on Thursday.
The PBSI went on to say that their careers exposed shuttlers to injury, which may occur during training and competitions. The association hopes the social security program will give the shuttlers financial assurance to allow them to fully focus on their day-to-day duties.
“The social security program is also a form of appreciation for the shuttlers,” said PBSI operational director Alex Tirta.
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Meanwhile, the head of BP Jamsostek’s Jakarta Ceger branch, Dani Santoso, said he appreciated the PBSI’s gesture.
“The utmost appreciation goes out to the PBSI, which has supported the government’s program and paid attention to risks encountered by athletes,” he added.
Shuttler Pitha Haningtyas Mentari said she was happy with the plan, which gave athletes a sense of assurance in regard to their health. (nkn)
