China Open Simon, Taufik & Markis / Hendra Pass

Shanghai - A number of representatives Indonesia falling in the round I China Open 2011. Even so, "Red and White" is able to pass Simon Santoso, Taufik Hidayat, and men's doubles Markis Kido / Hendra Setiawan.

Starting from Simon, who appeared in a number of single men. SEA Games gold medalist in 2011 that defeated the French representative, Brice Leverdez 21-10 21-18 to advance to second round on Wednesday (11/23/2011).

Step Simon followed his senior, Taufik, after removing the non-winning victory over the host Lu Yi 21-17 18-21 22-20.

Pair Markis / Hendra also beat double success after Malaysia, Gan Teik Chai / Tan Bin Shen 22-20 14-21 21-16. The first Olympic champion of 2008 after his junior Angga Pratama / Ryan A. Saputra who first drove.

Conversely some of the representatives of Indonesia actually not able to penetrate this initial round. They are Nova Widianto / Vita Marissa who defeated fifth-seeded Chen Hung Ling / Cheng Wen Hsing 19-21 20-22.

The defeat also suffered other mixed doubles Muhammad Rijal / Debby Susanto who surprisingly lost to double India Diju V / Jwala Gutta 17-21 16-21.

The results should also be experienced by the bitter seed of six Muhammad Ahsan / Bona Septano of being forced to give up 15-21 18-21 of Kawamae Naoki / Shoji Sato.

Vita Marissa / Nadya Melati forced to enter the box after the defeat of Chen Hsieh Pei / Pei Rong Wang 17-21 15-21. Indonesia makes the defeat now do not have representatives from women's doubles.


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Kubica Still Absent in Early Summer 2012

Jakarta - Robert Kubica has missed the entire 2011 season due to a severe injury that he experienced. Plans her comeback to F1 certainly be delayed because he was not able to race in the beginning of next season.
An accident while following the rally scene in February 2011 makes Kubica had to miss the entire season. Initially he believed to be able to comeback in early 2012, a condition certainly not going to happen now.

In its official statement, as reported by Reuters, Kubica said he had reached the stage of recovery are very good. But to get back riding pole position, the drivers from Poland was like he was in a state of 100%.

"I know Lotus Renault need to prepare for next year, and extend the deadline is not the right thing to do. In a personal level, the recovery process makes me excited and my doctor was impressed with the condition."

"I just need more time, because I want to be 100% before doing anything related to driving. I have arrived at a decision that I was not ready for the 2012 season. It's a tough decision, but it's most likely done," Kubica light.

Responding to the recent statement Kubica, the Renault was disappointed. But they still give full support to the 26-year-old driver to return to the track.

"Everyone on the team, of course sanat disappointed. Robert did not race in Australia at the beginning of next season is not something we expected."

"After all, he's a mature decision, acting for the best for Lotus Renault GP. As a team and family, we remain 100% support it and we will help as much as possible," said team principal Eric Boullier.


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SEA Games XXVI Official Finish

Palembang - After 12 days unfolded, the Games of Southeast Asian countries, SEA Games, the 26 th edition of the official end on Tuesday (22/11/2011) night. Indonesia hosts emerge as overall champion.

Vice President Boediono attended the closing ceremony at the Stadium Srivijaya, Jakabaring, Palembang, at once officially closed the event at about 19:50 pm.
Boediono in his speech also touched on the incidence of deaths of two supporters of Indonesia in the final game of football last night, and expressed condolences on behalf of the Indonesian government.

Earlier, Chairman of the KONI / KOI Rita Subowo and Minister of Youth and Sports Andi Mallarangeng also gave a speech, which among other things congratulated contingent "Red and White" who managed to come out as overall winner.

Indonesia managed to collect the most medals with details of 182 gold, 151 silver and 143 bronze. Thailand, the overall winner in the last two editions, was second with 109 gold, 100 silver and 120 bronze. Vietnam ranks third with 96 gold, 92 silver and 100 bronze.

This is the first time Indonesia became the best contestants in the SEA Games, having become the overall champion 1997 SEA Games in Jakarta.

The closing ceremony took place interesting, among others, with fireworks, lighting, laser lights and the various attractions of the dancers, as well as the parade of athletes from all contestants. The next SEA Games will be held in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, 2013.



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ATP World Tour Finals Bow Nadal, Federer into semi

London - Roger Federer managed to hold a semi-final ticket ATP World Tour Finals. In the second match, former world number one is easy win over Rafael Nadal.

The match at the O2 Arena on Wednesday (11/23/2011) pm dawn, walking one-sided. Unlike the previous duel-duel between Federer and Nadal are always tight, in a duel this time Nadal can not give much resistance.

 

From the score 3-2 in the first set, Federer kept streaking and unstoppable. As a result, the Swiss won 6-3 and 6-0 in exactly an hour.

With this victory, Federer is definitely qualified for the last four, while Nadal is still struggling at the last party against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

"It's certainly one (victory) is good, obviously. I have some other great victories in life, but this is worthy of high respect because I am facing my biggest rival," I'm Federer in the AFP.

"This is the ATP World Tour Finals, where it is really important. Can get away with so convincing is a surprise for me," said collectors of 16 Grand Slam titles this.

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